Cyber Engineer – Onsite (Manassas, VA)
Supporting a Leading Aerospace Customer | Mission‑Critical DoD Cyber Programs
We’re hiring a Cyber Engineer to build secure, high‑performance software supporting mission‑critical DoD cyber operations. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in Linux environments, enjoy containerized microservices, and want to solve complex distributed‑system challenges at scale.
What You’ll Work On:
Secure C++/Java development for mission‑critical cyber systems
High‑performance software optimization using parallelization techniques
Containerized microservices in Linux (Docker/Kubernetes)
Microservices architecture for distributed cyber capabilities
Network traffic analysis and deep packet inspection
Full lifecycle engineering: requirements → design → development → testing → deployment → sustainment
What You Bring:
Ability to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
Strong experience with C++ and/or Java
Background in parallelization, performance tuning, and distributed systems
Hands‑on experience with Linux containers and Kubernetes
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
Familiarity with secure development practices in cyber environments
Bonus Skills :
CI/CD pipeline experience
Kubernetes lifecycle management
Network reconnaissance + DPI
Experience with Boost Asio, gRPC, Pcap++
Embedded systems security
Agile + DevSecOps experience
Why This Role Matters
You’ll be building cyber capabilities that directly support national‑level missions. The environment is modern, fast‑moving, and engineering‑driven—Linux, containers, microservices, Kubernetes, and real cyber analysis at scale.
If you’re looking for impactful engineering work with a Leading Aerospace Customer, we’d love to connect.
Requirements added by the job poster
• 5+ years of work experience with Linux
• 3+ years of work experience with Kubernetes
• 1+ years of work experience with Active DoD Secret Clearance
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