Job#: 3033203
Job Description:
Sr Cyber Security Engineer (SME)
Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
Description
A leading systems integrator is seeking a highly qualified Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Chief Cyber Security Engineer supporting a large-scale digital infrastructure network design and deployment program for the U.S. Department of Defense.
This individual will act as the technical authority and cybersecurity strategist, responsible for ensuring compliance and securing all aspects of the network architecture. The role involves designing and implementing robust, scalable, and compliant cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive data, defend against evolving cyber threats, and ensure the integrity, availability, and resilience of mission-critical network infrastructure.
Responsibilities include integrating advanced security technologies into network designs, establishing policies for access control and data protection, and ensuring alignment with DoD, NIST, and other applicable cybersecurity frameworks. The Chief Cyber Security Engineer will also serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams, mentoring cybersecurity professionals, and providing oversight of security testing, monitoring, and incident response activities to support a secure and resilient deployment.
This position is remote with up to 25% travel.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Desired Qualifications & Experience
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Chantilly, VA, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
May 11, 2026
Pay Range:
$55 - $89 per hour
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