Cyber Security Engineer
Actalent • Manassas, VA • Posted June 03, 2026
About the Role
Cybersecurity Engineer
The Cybersecurity Engineer will support system-level security initiatives across multiple Navy Submarine subsystems, focusing on Linux-based platforms, containerized environments, and emerging cloud-like architectures. This role suits an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working across decentralized systems, and driving security improvements from initial concept through full implementation. The position offers significant exposure to Red Hat-based Linux security, container security, and enterprise security frameworks, with the opportunity to influence security practices across a large, mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities
+ Drive system-level cybersecurity initiatives across multiple Navy Submarine subsystems.
+ Translate high-level security requirements and controls (such as NIST 800-53) into clear, actionable guidance for engineering teams.
+ Develop, document, and implement security best practi...
The Cybersecurity Engineer will support system-level security initiatives across multiple Navy Submarine subsystems, focusing on Linux-based platforms, containerized environments, and emerging cloud-like architectures. This role suits an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working across decentralized systems, and driving security improvements from initial concept through full implementation. The position offers significant exposure to Red Hat-based Linux security, container security, and enterprise security frameworks, with the opportunity to influence security practices across a large, mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities
+ Drive system-level cybersecurity initiatives across multiple Navy Submarine subsystems.
+ Translate high-level security requirements and controls (such as NIST 800-53) into clear, actionable guidance for engineering teams.
+ Develop, document, and implement security best practi...