Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$150k–$254k/yr
Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for…
Skills: Enterprise DNS Architecture, DNS Anycast, Active Directory, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$142k–$195k/yr
Senior Level Industrial Security Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Industrial Security Specialist to join the team in Herndon, VA. We are seeking a highly experienced CSSO …
Skills: Industrial security, CSSO, SAP, SCI, Risk management
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$150k–$254k/yr
Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for…
Skills: PowerShell, Python, Windows Server, Azure Update Management, AWS Systems Manager
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$150k–$254k/yr
Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for…
Skills: Azure DevOps, CI/CD Automation, YAML Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$165k–$220k/yr
What Impact You'll Have GRVTY is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a small, technically focused team supporting national security missions at a customer site in Herndon, Virginia. This is hands-on engineerin…
Skills: Python, Object-Oriented Design, Algorithm Development, Data Pipeline Construction, Machine Learning
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$150k–$235k/yr
What Impact You'll Have GRVTY is looking for a Senior Scientist to support research, algorithm development, and advanced analytics for overhead persistent infrared and electro-optical/infrared sensing systems. This is a …
Skills: OPIR Phenomenology, EO/IR Remote Sensing, Optical Signature Analysis, Sensor Performance Analysis, Image Processing
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$100k–$150k/yr
What You'll be Owning GRVTY is seeking a DevOps Engineer with a TS/SCI to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. This role is ideal for someone who sees DevOps not just as automation, but as a software engineering …
Skills: DevOps, Python, Java, Kubernetes, Terraform
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Exploit Development
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Exploit Development
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Exploit Development
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Exploit Development
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
***Active TS clearance required; must be eligible for CI Polygraph. Applicants without an active TS clearance will not be considered.. *** North Point Technology is looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to provide full-spect…
Skills: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SE Linux, Red Hat Satellite, Ansible, DevOps
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
North Point Technology is hiring a Software Engineer to augment our Framework Services team, with a focus on Resiliency work supporting the NGA customer mission. The selected candidate will develop and integrate software…
Skills: Java, Kubernetes, Cots, Foss, Linux
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
North Point Technology is looking to hire a Software Engineer to join a team delivering mission-critical software solutions for a government program. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with an adju…
Skills: C#, Java, C++, SQL, React
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
***Active TS clearance required; must be eligible for CI Polygraph. Applicants without an active TS clearance will not be considered.. *** North Point Technology is looking to hire a Software Engineer to support an innov…
Skills: Linux, Bash Shell Scripting, Kubernetes, Python, Java
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$120k–$150k/yr
Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Mid-level Cybersecurity Engineer / Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist to will lead and execute the security authorization process for our systems and applications in compliance wi…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, NIST, DoD Regulations, Security Authorization
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$155k–$185k/yr
Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for Platform Engineers to join our team. The Platform Engineers will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availabili…
Skills: Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, DevSecOps
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
M1 Technology, LLC is a technology consulting firm specializing in delivering software systems that support our clients’ mission needs. We partner with federal and commercial organizations to provide high-impact technolo…
Skills: Angular, Javascript, Typescript, CSS, HTML
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$135k–$150k/yr
Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud archit…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, AWS, DevSecOps, RMF
Herndon, Virginia, United States • Hybrid
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Lead the design, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise DNS and Windows infrastructure across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert to drive modernization, resiliency, and zero trust initiatives for mission-critical systems.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and over 16 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering with SME-level expertise in DNS and Windows identity services. Must be proficient in AWS, Azure, and automation tools like PowerShell.
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
Seeking a Senior DNS & Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. In this position you will play a critical role in designing, securing, and evolving the enterprise DNS and Windows infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for enterprise DNS architecture and Windows-based identity services, you will provide technical leadership, architectural direction, and operational excellence supporting large-scale, mission-critical environments.
In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise DNS, DNS Anycast, Active Directory-integrated DNS, and related infrastructure services. You will drive modernization, resiliency, automation, and zero trust initiatives while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across operations, architecture, engineering, networking, and security teams.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise DNS architecture, cloud-integrated networking, and hybrid identity solutions, including experience with cloud DNS platforms in AWS and Azure. Success in this role requires proven experience delivering SME-level troubleshooting, architecting highly available DNS infrastructures, implementing DNS resiliency and Anycast solutions, and leading enterprise-scale modernization initiatives in fast-paced, high-availability environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
16+ years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering within large-scale environments
SME-level experience designing and operating enterprise DNS infrastructures in mission-critical environments
Extensive experience architecting and supporting:
Enterprise DNS platforms
DNS Anycast environments
Hybrid and multi-cloud integrations
On-premises and cloud-integrated infrastructure
Disconnected and air-gapped systems
Hands-on experience administering and architecting:
Enterprise DNS services
Strong experience with cloud providers and cloud-native networking services, including:
AWS (Route 53, VPC networking, hybrid DNS integration)
Microsoft Azure (Azure DNS, virtual networking, hybrid connectivity)
Experience designing and supporting highly available (HA) DNS and infrastructure solutions utilizing:
DNS Anycast
Load balancing
Disaster recovery and COOP architectures
Strong understanding of DNS protocols, name resolution processes, and DNS-related networking concepts
Proven experience performing security assessments and implementing remediations for critical IT systems
Demonstrated experience architecting and operating hybrid and multi-cloud environments integrating identity, networking, DNS, and security services
Expert-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across DNS, Windows infrastructure, identity services, and supporting platforms
Strong proficiency with Windows Server 2019–2025
Deep understanding of Windows authentication, authorization, and identity services
Strong working knowledge of:
Routing and switching
Firewalls
Load balancing
Network segmentation
Enterprise network design principles
Strong knowledge of enterprise security principles, zero trust architectures, and secure system design
Experience developing automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions with an emphasis on repeatability and standardization
Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell and related automation frameworks
Excellent documentation, technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical, high-availability environments
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience designing enterprise-scale DNS architectures for globally distributed environments
Experience implementing or supporting DNS Anycast deployments in large-scale environments
Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking and DNS integrations across AWS and Azure
Experience with:
Route 53 Resolver
Azure Private DNS
NetScaler
Experience supporting compliance-driven or highly regulated environments
Experience leading infrastructure modernization initiatives
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code tooling
Knowledge of DNS security best practices and DNS threat mitigation techniques
Strong analytical ability, communication skills, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to influence enterprise architectural decisions and technical strategy
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA, with locations across the country. BAE Systems employees’ dedication and commitment show in everything they create and deliver, including advanced electronic systems, cyber operations and intelligence analysis, combat vehicles, naval weapons, ship maintenance and modernization, and vehicle upgrades and services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Connect your passion for making a difference to career full of purpose by visiting jobs.baesystems.com. BAE Systems, Inc. believes in the free exchange of ideas and encourages all visitors to its social media properties to engage in spirited conversation. We expect and encourage differences in opinions and perspectives, but we require a civil discourse. To that end, all posts and comments must: - Refrain from promoting partisan political causes. - Protect confidential, proprietary, embargoed or otherwise protected information. - Respect and protect intellectual property rights and permissions for artistic content. Further, BAE Systems will remove comments that do not contribute to a civil discourse. The following are examples of comments that will be removed: - Profanity, or any speech that is potentially denigrating or demeaning. - Violence, threats of violence, or implied violence. - Descriptions of illegal activity, or implied illegal activity. - Ad hominem attacks or personal insults. - Off-topic or demonstrably false information
Offices: 2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, US
Based on 687 listings with disclosed salaries, most engineering jobs in Herndon, VA pay between $97k–$208k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 845 open engineering positions in Herndon, VA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Amazon, Peraton, General Dynamics Information Technology, Dark Wolf, JMT, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 139 of the 845 open engineering positions offer remote or hybrid work (47 remote, 92 hybrid).
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.
