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Core4ce · 19 hours ago

Cybersecurity Project Engineer

positionMcLean, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes. The Cybersecurity Project Engineer will maintain compliance, ensuring systems are securely designed and implemented while meeting all cybersecurity requirements and developing mitigation strategies.

Information Services
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Design and implementation of secure communications, networks, and cloud-hosted infrastructure (including public cloud and mobile/commercial applications)
Experience with ICD 503 Assessment & Accreditation (A&A) processes and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO)
Implementation of system security controls, risk mitigation, and information security best practices
Handling, transferring, and securing sensitive data
Troubleshooting and triaging system issues
Producing technical documentation and system design diagrams
Developing and briefing system designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualification

ICD 503 A&A processesCompTIA Security+CISSPCompTIA Network+EC-Council CEHRisk mitigationTechnical documentationTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Design and implementation of secure communications, networks, and cloud-hosted infrastructure (including public cloud and mobile/commercial applications)
Experience with ICD 503 Assessment & Accreditation (A&A) processes and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO)
Implementation of system security controls, risk mitigation, and information security best practices
Handling, transferring, and securing sensitive data
Troubleshooting and triaging system issues
Producing technical documentation and system design diagrams
Developing and briefing system designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Certifications: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CISSP
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with poly

Preferred

Familiarity with Sponsor systems, architecture, data, and A&A processes
Coordinating across Sponsor organizations and partners to expedite approvals
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
Experience using Sponsor-provided tools for system design
Certification: EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Benefits

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules

Company

Core4ce

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Core4ce is a mission-oriented company that serves as a trusted partner to the national security community.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Reston, Virginia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.core4ce.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Morehouse
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner
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