Security & Safety Jobs in Reston, VA (Now Hiring) — 655 open
LiquidKinetics
Senior Cybersecurity Architect
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
Senior+
LiquidKinetics is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of resilient security solutions across mission-critical federal networks. In this role, you will apply the Sy…
Skills: Cybersecurity Architecture, Zero Trust, NIST 800-207, Systems Engineering, Cloud Security
Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison with Government representatives (DCMA and customer) to resolve complex property issues, and coordinate, assist, or direct property operations during a PMSA or internal audit.…
Skills: Government Property Management, FAR Part 45, PIEE, GFP Module, AssetSmart
mouhamedzz
Staff Technical Program Manager, Intelligence Systems
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$191k–$253k/yr
Senior+
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century…
Skills: Technical program management, Systems engineering, Government acquisition, Contract management, Integrated master schedule
mouhamedzz
Senior Technical Program Manager, Intelligence Systems
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
$166k–$220k/yr
Senior
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century…
Skills: Technical program management, Systems engineering, Government acquisition, Contract management, Project scheduling
Job Overview The Security Officer for ParkX Management ensures that the hotel property is run smoothly, safely, cleanly, and is a good experience for residents, tenants, and guests. Please note that you will wear a suit …
Skills: Security patrol, Access control, Customer service, Problem-solving, Time management
Job Overview The Security Officer for ParkX Management ensures that the hotel property is run smoothly, safely, cleanly, and is a good experience for residents, tenants, and guests. Please note that you will wear a suit …
Skills: Security patrol, Access control, Customer service, Problem-solving, Time management
Company Overview Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Ir…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space systems architecture, Requirements analysis, Mission planning, Flight dynamics
Job Overview The Security Officer for ParkX Management ensures that the facility is run smoothly, safely, cleanly, and is a good experience for residents, tenants, and guests. Key Responsibilities Complete hourly patrol …
Skills: Security, Access Control, Customer Service, Patrol, Communication
Cybersecurity Architect - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
Senior+
Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to system architecture, but you actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. As a Cybersecurity Ar…
Skills: Cybersecurity architecture, Network design, Zero trust, NIST 800-207, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
Akira is seeking a Senior Threat-Warning Analyst (CTI Lead) to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) in cyberspace operations supporting Army and joint requirements. This position will lead Cyber Threat Intellige…
Akira is seeking a Senior Cyber Defense Analyst (Blue Team Lead) to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) in cyberspace operations supporting Army and joint requirements. This position will lead Blue Team activit…
Skills: Cyber defense, Blue team operations, Network security monitoring, Incident response, Threat hunting
Akira is seeking a Project Manager – Intermediate to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) in cyberspace operations supporting Army and joint requirements. This position will provide day-to-day management a…
Job Overview This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of residential moves and maintaining the overall upkeep of our property. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the arrival and depart…
Skills: Property Management, Communication, Active Listening, Organizational Skills, Multitasking
Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support …
Skills: OSINT, PAI Exploitation, Intelligence Analysis, Curriculum Development, Social Media Intelligence
Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system…
Skills: Compliance, Contract management, Data analysis, Reporting, DNS abuse management
Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership,…
As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional team…
Skills: DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, AWS, Docker
About Ellucian Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the ric…
Description Position Summary: Inadev is seeking an experienced Transition Technical Lead to lead all technical aspects of the transition-in and transition-out activities for the Legacy program. The Transition Technical L…
The Leidos Security and Engineering Programs (SEP) is seeking a hybrid ServiceNow Developer and ServiceNow Systems Administrator for the Center for Information Systems Security (CISS) program. The split of time between r…
Skills: ServiceNow, Systems Administration, JavaScript, Linux, ITSM
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Full-time
high school, associate degree, bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health Care Plan, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, 401k
Posted 10h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design and implementation of resilient security solutions across federal networks using the Systems Engineering Life Cycle. Collaborate with C-suite executives to mature defense capabilities and drive vendor selection for enterprise-wide security platforms.
Requirements
Requires 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with a strong background in network architecture and Zero Trust standards. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
Full job description
LiquidKinetics is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of resilient security solutions across mission-critical federal networks. In this role, you will apply the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) to translate strategic cyber goals into actionable engineering outcomes. You will act as a primary technical authority—baking security directly into system architectures, hardening attack surfaces, and implementing Zero Trust frameworks. Working autonomously, you will mentor technical staff, guide product selection, and partner directly with C-suite executives (CISO, CIO, CTO) to mature defense capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural design for enterprise cyber solutions across federal networks, integrating Cloud Security, Automation & Orchestration (A&O), IAM, and AI/ML technology.
Apply advanced consulting and systems engineering expertise to balance strict security controls with client mission requirements.
Drive vendor evaluation and tool selection for perimeter defense, DevSecOps, Network Access Control (NAC), and analytics platforms.
Collaborate with proposal and execution teams to author implementation roadmaps, technical whitepapers, and operational documentation.
Basic Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years leading technical project delivery for complex environments and 5+ years in network architecture and design.
Zero Trust Standards: Direct experience designing Zero Trust capabilities aligned with NIST 800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture.
Leadership: Proven ability to consult with C-level executives to ideate and execute long-term cybersecurity roadmaps.
Education & Experience Tiers:
Master’s degree + 6 years of IT experience
Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of IT experience
Associate’s degree + 10 years of IT experience
High School Diploma / GED + 12 years of IT experience
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience architecting native security controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Previous leadership roles in cybersecurity operations, compliance, or engineering.
Hands-on experience with Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), Big Data threat analytics, and AI-driven orchestration.
Excellent written communication skills with a track record of authoring whitepapers and industry thought leadership.
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Related keywords
CybersecurityArchitectFederal NetworksSystems Engineering Life CycleZero TrustNIST 800-207DoD Zero Trust Reference ArchitectureCloud SecurityAutomationOrchestrationIAMAIMLDevSecOpsNetwork Access ControlAnalytics
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How much do Security & Safety jobs in Reston, VA pay?
Based on 508 listings with disclosed salaries, most security & safety jobs in Reston, VA pay between $73k–$222k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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Companies currently hiring include Leidos, CACI International Inc, Workday, mouhamedzz, SOSi, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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