Information Security Engineer

Salary: $125,000 - 195,000 per year Requirements:

• We require an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain access to classified information.
• We require U.S. citizenship.
• We are seeking at least 5 years of program-specific security engineering experience supporting Navy afloat or tactical combat systems, or 10 years of general security engineering experience.
• We require a minimum certification of IAT Level II or higher under DoD 8570.01 or a successor standard.
• For privileged users, a final adjudicated T-5/T-R with an IT Level 1 designation in JPAS must be achieved and maintained.
• Privileged users must complete operating system and computer environment training for each version within 6 months of the start date, with proof of assessment completion.
• We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of cybersecurity, military system specifications, and DoD Information Assurance policies for both land-based and afloat/tactical systems.
• We need strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• A bachelors degree in Cybersecurity is preferred.

• We develop cybersecurity requirements, policy standards, best practices, guidance, and procedures for combat systems.
• We conduct cybersecurity research, analysis, and coordination in support of DoD cyber assurance and policy efforts across multiple classification levels.
• We lead working groups to shape cybersecurity strategies that address emerging threats.
• We analyze cybersecurity, intelligence, and IT policy gaps for combat systems.
• We perform cybersecurity systems engineering design, analysis, and documentation for combat systems.
• We build cybersecurity risk assessments and mitigation plans for combat systems.
• We document cybersecurity requirements, gap analyses, threat analyses, systems engineering findings, and risk mitigation activities.
• We develop or apply MBSE models to support cybersecurity analysis.

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We are SimVentions, a 100% employee-owned company and a proud repeat honoree among Virginias Best Places to Work. We are hiring a Senior-Level Cybersecurity Engineer for a 100% on-site role at NSWC Dahlgren, Virginia, with negligible travel. We offer a projected annual compensation range of $125,000 to $195,000, with pay influenced by experience, education, training, clearance, location, skills, and contract requirements. Our total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; ESOP and 401(k) plans; retirement and financial counseling; HSA and HRA options; flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; continuing education assistance; paid time off and holidays; an employee assistance program; and supplemental benefits. We foster a family-friendly, collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, open communication, employee ownership, community involvement, and meaningful work that supports our warfighters and customers.

last updated 33 week of 2026