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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Technologies:
Support Security
More:
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 31 week of 2026