Cyber Engineer ONSITE Manassas VA (Secret Clearance)

Cyber Engineer – Onsite (Manassas, VA)

Supporting a Leading Aerospace Customer | Mission‑Critical DoD Cyber Programs

We’re hiring a Cyber Engineer to build secure, high‑performance software supporting mission‑critical DoD cyber operations. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in Linux environments, enjoy containerized microservices, and want to solve complex distributed‑system challenges at scale.

What You’ll Work On

Secure C++/Java development for mission‑critical cyber systems

High‑performance software optimization using parallelization techniques

Containerized microservices in Linux (Docker/Kubernetes)

Microservices architecture for distributed cyber capabilities

Network traffic analysis and deep packet inspection

Full lifecycle engineering: requirements → design → development → testing → deployment → sustainment

What You Bring

Ability to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Strong experience with C++ and/or Java

Background in parallelization, performance tuning, and distributed systems

Hands‑on experience with Linux containers and Kubernetes

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals

Familiarity with secure development practices in cyber environments

Bonus Skills

CI/CD pipeline experience

Kubernetes lifecycle management

Network reconnaissance + DPI

Experience with Boost Asio, gRPC, Pcap++

Embedded systems security

Agile + DevSecOps experience

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be building cyber capabilities that directly support national‑level missions. The environment is modern, fast‑moving, and engineering‑driven—Linux, containers, microservices, Kubernetes, and real cyber analysis at scale.

If you’re looking for impactful engineering work with a Leading Aerospace Customer, we’d love to connect.