Last updated: 2025-05-22

43 Security Engineer jobs in Washington.

Hiring now: Sr Information Systems Se @ Contact Go, Application Security Engr @ Palantir, Information Assurance Nis @ General Dy, Software Engr Ai Infrastr @ Scale Ai, Systems Engr @ Accenture , It Systems Integration Ch @ Saic, Cyber Defense Infrastruct @ Dark Wolf , Infrastructure Security E @ Scale, Infrastructure Security E @ Meta, Principal Devsecops Engr @ Yurts.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

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Washington (23) Columbia (9) Bethesda (3) Gaithersburg (2) Rockville (2) Baltimore (1) College Park (1) Laurel (1) Suitland-Silver Hill (1)
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Contact Government Services, Llc

Sr. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Washington
Skills & Focus: Information Systems Security, cybersecurity, NIST, Risk Management Framework (RMF), security assessment, authorization, vulnerability scanning, compliance, security documentation, cyber security policy
About the Company: CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience
Salary: $118,560 - $171,253.33 a year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance 401k Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) Paid Ti…

Palantir

Application Security Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: application security, product security reviews, threat modeling, security controls, vulnerability identification, static and dynamic code analysis, security automation, incident response, software supply chain security, secure by default
About the Company: Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empo…

General Dynamics

Information Assurance NIST RMF - Active Top Secret Washington
Skills & Focus: Information Assurance, Information Security, Security Policy, Vulnerability Management, Security Assessment, Authorization, NIST, Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity, Compliance
About the Company: A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. governmen…
Experience: 7 years of related experience in Information Assurance with at least 3 years of experience within expertise areas.
Salary: $114,750 - $155,250
Type: Full Time
Benefits: 401K with company match, health and wellness packages, paid vacation and holidays, professional growth opportunities in…

Scale Ai

Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure & Security Washington
Skills & Focus: Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure, Security Clearance, Cloud-Native Technologies, Federal Compliance, Full Stack Development, Containerization, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Adaptability
About the Company: At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen fa…
Experience: Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks, and requirements(e.g, Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, etc). Full Stack Development: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development.
Salary: $138,000 - $194,580 USD (St. Louis) / $165,600 - $233,496 USD (DC, TX, CO) / $184,000 - $259,440 USD (SF, NY, Seattle)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous PTO…

Accenture Federal Services

Systems Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: AWS Cloud Infrastructure, Microservices, automation scripting, Python, PowerShell, Terraform, cloud formation, Kubernetes, NIST Security Standards, Active Top Secret clearance
About the Company: At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 1…
Experience: Experience with AWS Cloud Infrastructure and AWS Microservices; Knowledge of automation scripting using Python and/or PowerShell SSH; Experience configuring and managing cloud services; Active Top Secret clearance; Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
Salary: $108,400 - $203,400 USD
Benefits: Wide variety of benefits including training and certifications.

General Dynamics

Unified Communications Deployment Lead Washington
Skills & Focus: Unified Communications, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Security Framework, EVoIP, Microsoft Teams, risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, security assessments, critical infrastructure
About the Company: A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. governmen…
Experience: 3+ years of related experience
Salary: $104,179 - $140,949
Type: Full Time
Benefits: 401K with company match, health and wellness packages, paid vacation, paid parental leave, short and long-term disabili…

Saic

IT Systems Integration Chief Washington
Skills & Focus: IT systems integration, Cybersecurity, DoD, Weapon systems, System engineering, Network security, Cloud computing, DevSecOps, Vulnerability assessment, Agile
About the Company: SAIC is a Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing technology and innovation to serve and protect the world. They offer secure solutions in mission…
Experience: 18+ years in related fields with leadership experience
Salary: $200,001 - $240,000
Type: Full-time

Dark Wolf Solutions

Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist Washington
Skills & Focus: cybersecurity, Linux, infrastructure, automation, improvements, compliance, process, software, integration, technical
Experience: 10+ years in Linux-based environments
Salary: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Scale

Infrastructure Security Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: AI infrastructure, cloud-native, backend systems, security compliance, Federal Compliance, containerization, Kubernetes, AWS, analytical skills, collaboration
About the Company: At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen fa…
Experience: Active security clearance, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI Poly.
Salary: $173,000 - $227,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous…

Meta

Infrastructure Security Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: security, infrastructure, cloud, on-prem, vulnerabilities, threat model, automation, scalability, engineering solutions, security maturity
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 5+ years of experience in security and related fields
Salary: $147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Benefits at Meta as described in the posting

Yurts

Principal DevSecOps Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Azure Cloud, Risk Management Framework, CI/CD, Automation, Security Clearance, Troubleshooting
About the Company: Yurts is unlocking all of that unstructured, hard-to-find, disconnected data and turning it into a secure knowledge management platform designed to serve peopl…
Experience: 10+ years of experience as a DevOps or DevSecOps Engineer
Salary: $220,000 - $280,000 USD
Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits packages, opportunities for professional growth and development.

Arlo Solutions

Cloud-focused System Security Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: cloud security, system security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, risk assessments, incident response, encryption protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection, cybersecurity
About the Company: Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the…

Agile Defense

Security Control Assessor Washington
Skills & Focus: Cybersecurity, NIST, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, Cloud Service Providers (CSP), Security Control Assessments, Policy Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity Standards
About the Company: Agile Defense is a company committed to supporting national security missions through advanced technologies and elite talent.
Experience: 3+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years supporting assessment and authorization of systems
Type: Regular

Meta

Product Security Engineer - Technical Lead Washington
Skills & Focus: security, software, services, development, architecture, code reviews, threat model, distributed systems, efficiency, scalability
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 8+ years
Salary: $177,000/year to $251,000/year
Type: Full Time
Benefits: bonus + equity + benefits

General Dynamics

Cloud Developer II - Top Secret Clearance Required Washington
Skills & Focus: Cloud Applications, Cloud Based Services, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud Service Delivery Models, Automation, DevSecOps, Cloud Migration, Cloud Environment Security
About the Company: A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. governme…
Experience: 8+ years of related experience
Salary: $123,250 - $166,750
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Variety of medical plan options, dental and vision plans, 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible work weeks, paid t…

Contact Government Services, Llc

Sr. Cloud and Storage Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: Cloud, Storage, SAN, federal agency, Dell EMC, architecture, disaster recovery, virtualization, security, hybrid cloud
About the Company: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.…
Experience: Eight (8) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
Salary: $100,949.33 - $137,002.66 a year
Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision - Life Insurance - 401k - Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) -…

Bank Of America

Cloud Security Controls Enablement Specialist Washington
Skills & Focus: cloud security, AWS, Azure, security controls, compliance, cloud architecture, DevSecOps, network security, threat management, risk mitigation
About the Company: A financial services corporation providing banking, investment, and financial management solutions.
Experience: 5 years in cloud security
Salary: $98,400.00 - $160,800.00 annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Industry-leading benefits, paid time off, resources, and support.

Saic

Senior Network Security Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Check Point, Firewall, Security Compliance, NIST 800-53, Security Design, Risk Analysis, IT Architecture, Security Frameworks
About the Company: SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.
Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience with Check Point solutions and related skills; additional experience as specified in the posting
Type: Full-time

General Dynamics

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Washington
Skills & Focus: Information Systems Security Officer, NIST Standards, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security, Security Policies, Network Security, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Technical Leadership, Compliance
About the Company: A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. governme…
Experience: 5+ years of related experience
Salary: $119,862 - $162,166
Type: Full Time
Benefits: 401K with company match, Comprehensive health and wellness packages, Professional growth opportunities, Paid vacation a…

Contact Government Services, Llc

Cloud Engineer (AWS) Washington
Skills & Focus: Cloud Engineer, AWS, cloud computing, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, engineering, security, documentation, federal agency
About the Company: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.…
Experience: At least four (4-7) years of professional IT experience performing duties in support of federal government agencies.
Salary: $99,008 - $134,368 a year
Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision; Life Insurance; 401k; Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter); Pai…

Robinhood Markets

Detection & Response Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: security, detection, incident response, log analysis, threat hunting, cloud security, SIEM, EDR, automation, investigation
About the Company: Robinhood Markets is a fintech company focused on democratizing finance for all by providing accessible financial products and services.
Experience: 2-4 years in security operations, detection engineering, or incident response
Benefits: Market competitive pay, health insurance, wellness benefits, fertility benefits, mental health support, paid time off, …

Contact Government Services, Llc

Cloud Systems Architect Washington
Skills & Focus: cloud infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, cloud management strategies, system architecture, program support, data security, application migration, programming languages, service-level agreements
About the Company: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.…
Experience: 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
Salary: $167,032.32 - $226,686.72 a year
Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter), Pai…

Palantir

Platform Engineer Washington
Skills & Focus: Platform Engineer, Identity Security, Data-driven decisions, Identity governance, Access management, Information Security, Innovative solutions, Web services, Infrastructure, Risk reduction
About the Company: Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empo…

Northrop Grumman

Principal Linux Systems Administrator Baltimore
Skills & Focus: Linux, Security+CE, CISSP, Cyber Security, Scripting, Vulnerability Management, Classified Environments, DoD Clearance, RHEL, System Administration
About the Company: A leading aerospace and defense technology company involved in innovative systems, space, cyber, land, sea, and aerospace solutions.
Experience: 5-7 years
Salary: $90,600 - $136,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO, education assistance

Red Alpha

Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph required) Bethesda
Skills & Focus: Cloud Engineering, software solutions, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Hadoop, data transformation, Java, Python
About the Company: At Red Alpha, we are pioneers in shaping the digital landscape through cutting-edge cloud engineering solutions.
Experience: 5+ years of solid software engineering experience.
Salary: $150,000 - $275,000
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k with up to 10% contributions; funding for ongoi…

Red Alpha Careers

Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph required) Bethesda
Skills & Focus: Cloud Engineer, AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google Cloud, TS/SCI, Proficiency, Cloud Solutions, Problem-solving, Collaborative
About the Company: At Red Alpha, we are pioneers in shaping the digital landscape through cutting-edge cloud engineering solutions.
Experience: 5+ years of solid cloud or software engineering experience
Salary: $150,000 - $275,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive base salary, health insurance, life/disability insurance, 401k with up to 10% contributions, 5 weeks of lea…

Black Canyon Consulting (Bcc)

System Security Engineer Bethesda
Skills & Focus: firewall management, vulnerability management, network security, security monitoring, incident response, cyber security, SIEM, log analysis, Tenable.SC, Splunk
About the Company: Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a dedicated technology-focused organization working with the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the Natio…
Experience: Minimum 2+ years hands on firewall management experience and vulnerability management.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid …

Immuta

Engineering Manager College Park
Skills & Focus: data security, cloud data, access control, data discovery, team leadership, policy management, engineering manager, secure access, data access policies, hybrid workplace
About the Company: Immuta enables organizations to unlock value from their cloud data by protecting it and providing secure access. The Immuta Data Security Platform provides sen…
Type: Full-time

Wyetech

Cloud Engineer Columbia
Skills & Focus: Cloud Engineer, AWS, cloud infrastructure, scalable, secure, cloud solutions, design, deploy, manage, next-generation products
About the Company: At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal gove…
Experience: Mid-Senior Level
Type: Full-time

Red Alpha Careers

Systems Administrator (TS/SCI with Polygraph) Columbia
Skills & Focus: System Administrator, UNIX, Windows, PowerShell, Bash, system hardening, DoD 8570, IAT Level I, TS/SCI, Ansible
About the Company: Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to reward our members for their hard work and commitment …
Experience: 10+ years
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000
Benefits: health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs

Tenable, Inc.

Sr Systems Engineer - IL5 Columbia
Skills & Focus: AWS, Identity and Access Management, Networking, Troubleshooting, cybersecurity, systems engineering, Secret Security Clearance, Active Directory, Terraform, scripting
About the Company: Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk.
Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in systems engineering or a related field.
Salary: $91,500 - $122,166.67 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock…

Parsons Corporation

Information Systems Security Officer Columbia
Skills & Focus: Cyber Security, Information Assurance, System Security Plans, Certification & Accreditation, Risk Management Framework, TS/SCI Clearance, Security Certifications, Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Engineering Skills
About the Company: Parsons Corporation provides essential services and solutions in areas such as defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental projects.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience with cybersecurity or information assurance
Salary: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Synergy Ecp

Penetration Tester Columbia
Skills & Focus: Penetration Testing, Risk Management Framework, vulnerability testing, network protocols, security controls assessments, operating systems, emerging technologies, federal security regulations, network testing, application-level testing
About the Company: Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services t…
Experience: Eight (8) years of related work experience as a Penetration Tester
Salary: $180,000 - $230,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive Health Benefits package, 401K Retirement plan, paid time off, and flexible work options.

Red Alpha Careers

Entry to Mid-Level Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph Required) Columbia
Skills & Focus: software engineer, Java, microservices, geospatial, ETL, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, relational databases, NoSQL
Salary: $85,000 - $175,000
Benefits: Health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.
Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly required) Columbia
Skills & Focus: Cloud Engineer, AWS, Azure, Distributed systems, Networking, Security, Infrastructure-as-code, Terraform, Ansible, Python
About the Company: At Red Alpha, we are pioneers in shaping the digital landscape through cutting-edge cloud engineering solutions. Our dedicated Cloud Engineering Team is at the…
Experience: 5+ years of solid software engineering experience
Salary: $180,000 - $235,000
Benefits: Health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs

Synergy Ecp

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Columbia
Skills & Focus: Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management, System Security, Technical Security Assessments, Security Architectures, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Analysis, Compliance, NIST
About the Company: Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services t…
Experience: Twelve (12) years experience as an ISSE
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health & Retirement benefits, competitive compensation, 401K Retirement plan, employee Gym wellness benefit, education …

Arsiem Corporation

Information Systems Security Engineer Level 3 (ISSE 3) Columbia
Skills & Focus: Information Assurance, Security Engineering, Compliance, Risk Management Framework, System Security Assessment, Vulnerability, System Integration, Incident Handling, Architecture Design, DoD 8570 compliance
About the Company: At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies acros…
Experience: 20 years experience as an Information System Security Engineer
Salary: $193,000 - $216,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

Astrazeneca

Cybersecurity Trust by Design Senior Engineer Gaithersburg
Skills & Focus: Cybersecurity, SDLC, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Security Architecture, OWASP, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Security Automation, Incident Response
About the Company: AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most forward-thinking and connected BioPharmaceutical companies.
Experience: Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience
Salary: $126,906 to $190,360
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; health benefits including medical, prescription…

North Point Technology

TS/SCI Cleared AWS Infrastructure Engineer Gaithersburg
Skills & Focus: AWS, Infrastructure, Security, Windows Server, Cloud, DevOps, Networking, System Design, Troubleshooting, Agile
About the Company: North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term p…
Benefits: excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance.

Red Alpha

Cloud Integration Software Developer (TS/SCI with Polygraph required) Laurel
Skills & Focus: cloud engineering, DevOps, Continuous Integration, AWS, software development, Python, Docker, Terraform, Java, security clearance
About the Company: At Red Alpha, we are pioneers in shaping the digital landscape through cutting-edge cloud engineering solutions.
Experience: 12+ years of solid software engineering experience.
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000
Benefits: Competitive base salary, health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus pro…

Ashburn Consulting, Llc

Senior Network Security Engineer Rockville
Skills & Focus: Network Security, Cisco ASA, NextGen Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN, Cloud Security, F5 Load Balancers, Azure Security, Splunk, Network Switching/Routing, Network Devices

Axle

IAM Solutions Architect Rockville
Skills & Focus: IAM Solutions Architect, Identity and Access Management, IAM frameworks, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, commercial IAM solutions, API design, cloud identity services, DevOps practices
About the Company: Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applicatio…
Experience: 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management
Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, 401K match up to 5%, Educational…

Accenture Federal Services

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Lead Suitland-Silver Hill
Skills & Focus: Cloud Infrastructure, Linux system administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Security implementation, Keycloak, Ansible, Terraform
About the Company: At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 1…
Experience: 5 years of experience with Linux system administration and/or engineering, 8 years of relevant experience in Cloud, Systems, and/or Network Engineering.
Salary: $145,300 - $205,800 USD
Benefits: Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits, including hands-on experience, certifications, industry t…