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Expert Cyber Security Engineer

VTG · Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Full-timeOn site10+ yrs$170k–$210kListed as no visa sponsorshipDefense and Space Manufacturing
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In short

The Expert Cyber Security Engineer will design, develop, and integrate security requirements into information systems while overseeing the work of junior and senior engineering staff. They are responsible for conducting product research, developing security architectures, and ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Master's degree in STEM18+ years cyber security experienceDoD 8570 Level II (IASAE)TS/SCI clearance

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Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a STEM field or 18+ years of relevant experience in cyber security. Additionally, applicants must hold a DoD 8570 Level II certification and have or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

About the employer

VT Group (VTG)

VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions in the modern battlespace. · hiring as VTG

VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America’s competitive advantage in the modern battlespace. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, VTG provides full lifecycle engineering for naval, aerospace, network, and digital requirements. Whether at sea, in the air, on land, or in cyberspace, VTG delivers Tomorrow’s Transformation Today.

INDUSTRY
Defense and Space Manufacturing
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
1866
HEADQUARTERS
Alexandria, Virginia
SIZE
1,001-5,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
11 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this VTG role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $170,000–$210,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

VTG is seeking an Expert Cyber Security Engineer, located in Chantilly, VA. What will you do? Expert Cyber Security Engineers capture and refine information security requirements and ensure that the requirements are integrated into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration.

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Overview

VTG is seeking an Expert Cyber Security Engineer, located in Chantilly, VA.

What will you do?

Expert Cyber Security Engineers capture and refine information security requirements and ensure that the requirements are integrated into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration.

Duties include:

  • Assists with leading development teams working to design and develop information systems or upgrade legacy systems.
  • Conducts product research and support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) activities that independently identify the most appropriate security solutions.
  • Assists with leading the development of system concepts, contribute to the capability phase of the systems development lifecycle, and translate technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into system security designs and processes.
  • Assists with leading the development and documentation of Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and investments.
  • Oversees the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Cyber Security Engineers.

Do you have what it takes?

Required

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 18+ years of work experience as a Cyber Security Engineer.
  • 18+ years of working experience in government or industry within Cyber Security
  • DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance
  • TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly

Desired

  • Expert working experience in government or industry leading enterprise-level cyber security efforts involving architecting, designing, development, and configuration of cloud and on premise based systems and software.
  • Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Cloud-based technologies.
  • Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
  • Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $170,000 - $210,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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This listing comes from VTG's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Company facts are from VT Group (VTG)'s public profile. Last checked 14 Nov 2026.