Senior Cybersecurity System Engineer (Cloud)

Location: On-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, United States

Salary: $165,000–$185,000 per year, with additional compensation potentially available.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, advanced technology, logistics, operations, and cybersecurity solutions for intelligence and national security customers.

What you will do

• Review Department of War information technology cybersecurity postures and manage risks through structured security frameworks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Cross Domain Solutions, including Cloud Enterprise CDS, Raise the Bar compliance, and Defensive Cyber Operations.
• Lead cloud compliance reviews and risk assessments across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments using Secure Cloud Computing Architecture and applicable security requirements.
• Assess emerging technologies including Zero Trust, software-defined networking, cloud edge computing, and cloud IT projects.
• Advise cybersecurity governance boards and technical advisory boards while preparing executive, Congressional, and leadership briefs.
• Support policy development, budget shortfall analysis, program reviews, and meetings with senior defense leadership.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance and United States citizenship are required.
• At least 12 years of experience in Department of War staff positions, military service, or cybersecurity organizations.
• At least 4 years of experience developing Department of War cybersecurity policies.
• Eight years of related experience plus a technical master's degree, or 12 years of related experience plus a technical bachelor's degree.
• Ability to protect classified and proprietary information and work with mixed contractor-government teams.
• Strong executive-level written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
• Experience at a major Department of War headquarters or agency staff.
• Experience with ICAM, Comply to Connect, Cloud SRG, Cloud SCAA, and NCDSMO guides.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on engineering, innovation, and national security impact.
• Standard working hours with a 40-hour scheduled work week.
• Minimal travel requirement of 0–20%.
• Benefits may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending account, and paid time off.
• Professional training and development opportunities are available.