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Security Engineer

Haystack
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Oversee the security architecture, ensuring all security requirements are defined, implemented, and verified.
  • Act as a security subject matter expert, providing guidance on the end-to-end security architecture.
  • Interpret, negotiate, and refine system and security requirements by engaging with multiple system owners across various networks.
  • Define and drive security strategy, including risk assessment and management, control assessment, and continuous monitoring.
  • Identify and analyze security issues within complex, integrated systems and environments, providing clear remediation recommendations.
  • Lead and mentor a team of program security engineers in daily security engineering activities.

What You'll Need

  • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related field, with at least 15 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for a degree).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience leading large, diverse Security Engineering teams, including ISSO and ISSE teams.
  • Current active CISSP certification.
  • Certified Scrum Master certification.
  • At least 5 years of experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum or SAFe) in security engineering projects.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary range: $154,050 - $278,475.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.
  • Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support.
  • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.

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