Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$130,000 - $150,000
Polygraph
IT - Security
McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Engineer/Architect with backend security engineering expertise. This role is focused on backend systems design, data architecture, integration engineering, and workflow enablement, ensuring the platform serves as a scalable, extensible system-of-record for security programs.
Clearance : Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI poly
Location: McLean, VA
Schedule: Fully on site
Responsibilities of the Cyber Engineer/Architect:
· Collaborating with program architects to design the backend infrastructure for a modern security case management solution, including data models, storage layers, metadata standards, and service orchestration.
· Establishing engineering standards for API design, data handling, security, error management, and auditability.
· Designing and implement high-performance APIs, microservices, and system components that support case lifecycle workflows.
· Developing backend integrations between the case management platform and security tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, threat intelligence sources, identity systems, and ticketing/ITSM platforms.
· Implement automated backend workflows to support case routing, enrichment, evidence linkage, and cross-platform data federation.
Qualifications of the Cyber Engineer/Architect:
· 3-5+ years of backend engineering or platform engineering experience.
· Active TS/SCI is required.
Strong proficiency in backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
· Demonstrated experience architecting or integrating with workflow, case/ticketing, or automation platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, TheHive, custom-built systems)
· Deep experience designing APIs (REST, GraphQL) and event-driven systems.
· Strong skills in integrating complex systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines.
· Solid knowledge of security engineering concepts, secure coding standards, and platform hardening for highly regulated environments (e.g. DoD, Energy, Finance).
· (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
· · Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of start date
Compensation of the Cyber Engineer/Architect:
· Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000+ **based on years of experience**
· Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO/Holiday, Sick leave as required by state law
· Long-term stable and reputable company
Keywords: cyber engineer, cyber architect, case manager, backend, backend engineering, python, java, go, node, ServiceNow, Jira, REST, GraphQL, API's, ETL pipeline, cybersecurity, DoD, integration, security cases, microservices, lifecycle, engineering patterns, models, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability, ITSM, ticketing, automated backend workflows, Top secret/sci, TS/SCI, TSSCI, ci poly, CI polygraph, Counterintelligence Polygraph, DC, DC Metro, McLean, Rockville, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC., data handling, infrastructure
This job opens for applications 12/16/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
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Clearance : Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI poly
Location: McLean, VA
Schedule: Fully on site
Responsibilities of the Cyber Engineer/Architect:
· Collaborating with program architects to design the backend infrastructure for a modern security case management solution, including data models, storage layers, metadata standards, and service orchestration.
· Establishing engineering standards for API design, data handling, security, error management, and auditability.
· Designing and implement high-performance APIs, microservices, and system components that support case lifecycle workflows.
· Developing backend integrations between the case management platform and security tools such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, threat intelligence sources, identity systems, and ticketing/ITSM platforms.
· Implement automated backend workflows to support case routing, enrichment, evidence linkage, and cross-platform data federation.
Qualifications of the Cyber Engineer/Architect:
· 3-5+ years of backend engineering or platform engineering experience.
· Active TS/SCI is required.
Strong proficiency in backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
· Demonstrated experience architecting or integrating with workflow, case/ticketing, or automation platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, TheHive, custom-built systems)
· Deep experience designing APIs (REST, GraphQL) and event-driven systems.
· Strong skills in integrating complex systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines.
· Solid knowledge of security engineering concepts, secure coding standards, and platform hardening for highly regulated environments (e.g. DoD, Energy, Finance).
· (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
· · Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of start date
Compensation of the Cyber Engineer/Architect:
· Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000+ **based on years of experience**
· Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO/Holiday, Sick leave as required by state law
· Long-term stable and reputable company
Keywords: cyber engineer, cyber architect, case manager, backend, backend engineering, python, java, go, node, ServiceNow, Jira, REST, GraphQL, API's, ETL pipeline, cybersecurity, DoD, integration, security cases, microservices, lifecycle, engineering patterns, models, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability, ITSM, ticketing, automated backend workflows, Top secret/sci, TS/SCI, TSSCI, ci poly, CI polygraph, Counterintelligence Polygraph, DC, DC Metro, McLean, Rockville, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC., data handling, infrastructure
This job opens for applications 12/16/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
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