Associate Director, Cybersecurity Engineer
As an Associate Director, Cybersecurity Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical leadership for a team researching and evaluating hardware and software solutions in support of defensive cyber operations. Drawing from military or government cyber mission experience, you will lead the assessment of engineering prototypes, validate their operational utility, and translate customer needs into practical technical plans. Solutions may include specialized network sensors, hardware networking devices such as FPGA-based firewalls, and software written in languages such as Rust or Python. You will direct technical teams while remaining engaged in technical analysis, testing, and customer collaboration. Vulnerability research may be part of the work when customer requirements call for it.
This is an onsite role based in the Two Six Technologies Laurel, Maryland office, with approximately 20% travel, including customer meetings in Arlington and Herndon as-needed.
Responsibilities:
Manage and mentor technical leads, each managing one to two staff or senior personnel
As the team grows, participate in hiring, performance management, and career development for team members
Set technical priorities and plans for research, evaluation, and validation of hardware and software solutions
Apply defensive cyber operations experience to assess mission needs, operational constraints, and candidate solutions
Plan and oversee testing of engineering prototypes, including test procedures, measures of effectiveness, and analysis of results
Conduct hands-on technical analysis and testing when needed, and guide teams through complex technical problems
Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to customers, leadership, and engineering teams
Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to shape requirements and align work to mission needs
Support vulnerability research when customer requirements call for it
Establish repeatable technical processes and documentation for evaluations and test activities
Qualifications:
10+ years of relevant professional experience in one or more related areas, such as incident response, vulnerability research, network engineering, or software development OR comparable experience and education will be considered.
Demonstrated ability to manage technical staff or leads, set priorities, and mentor senior engineers
Experience supporting military or government defensive cyber missions
Experience researching, evaluating, or validating cybersecurity hardware or software solutions
Experience planning and conducting technical testing of systems, devices, or engineering prototypes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or access (TS/SCI)
Preferred Skills:
Experience with cyber operations platforms, defensive tools, network technologies, or security monitoring systems such as Zeek, Snort/Suricata, Splunk, etc
Experience evaluating specialized network sensors, hardware networking devices such as FPGA-based firewalls, or software written in Rust or Python
Experience supporting engineering research and development or prototype transition into operational use
Familiarity with vulnerability assessment or research methods
Experience leading the delivery of successful contracts to military or government customers
Security Clearance Requirements:
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or access (TS/SCI)
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Salary Range
$200,000—$265,000 USD