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Posted August 05, 2026

Principal Cyber Security Engineer(TS/SCI #26-137)

Strategic Analysis, Inc.
Arlington, Virginia, United States 22201 Full Time
Reference: 286264057

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team.  Experience with prior Department of Defense Science and Technology (S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) platform integration experience teams is what we are looking for.  The ideal candidate will leverage their deep understanding of DoD S&T and R&D life cycles to manage integration and transition of platforms to a DoD program of record. This role requires a high degree of technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Required Experience:

-Specialized expertise in cybersecurity and offensive cyber development
-Computer science degree background, including reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, and exploitation techniques
-Significant experience with applied research or advanced DoD and/or Intelligence Community sponsored research in the realm of cyber (emphasis on applied and advanced)
-Significant experience with stakeholder engagement and technology transition involving the intelligence community, USSOCOM, and/or US Cyber Command
-Significant experience with SECDEVOPS, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and automating workflows.
-3+ years of experience with computer programming languages in C, C++, Python, and Assembly
-Experience with automating reverse engineering and vulnerability detection techniques using Ghidra scripts
-Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR.
-Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump
-Experience in the commercial technology sector, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies
-Management and business experience consistent with technology management support of DARPA programs

Education:
-BS in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field required

  Clearance:
-TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required

Travel:
-May be required up to 10% of the time





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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