Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect (MLS & High-Assurance Systems) (MD, Hanover)

Location

• Hanover, MD (on-site)
• Type: Full-time
• Clearance Required: No clearance required, must be clearable
• The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect is responsible for defining, implementing, and evaluating advanced cybersecurity solutions for high-assurance environments supporting sensitive and classified information. This role requires deep expertise in multilevel security (MLS), security architecture, and risk management, with a strong foundation in NIST and CMMI-aligned cybersecurity programs. The individual will operate independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and delivering defensible security solutions for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and document security requirements for high-assurance systems and applications.
• Evaluate security technologies and products to ensure suitability for classified or sensitive environments
• Design and implement MLS-compliant security solutions addressing complex data separation and access control challenges.
• Conduct and support cybersecurity risk assessments aligned to NIST CSF and CMMI maturity models.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and subject-matter expertise to junior engineers and analysts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security solutions align with mission, compliance, and operational needs.

Core Cyber Security & Information Protection Experience