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Security Engineer Jobs in Springfield, VA

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Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Remote

$157,675–$265,000 Per Year

We’re seeking a talented Senior Security Engineer with hands-on experience deploying, managing, leading and performing Threat Models In this role, you’ll work alongside technical product managers and engineers across the company to maintain Samsara’s security and de-risk software security concerns to better protect our customers. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring.

Washington, DC7 days ago

$75–$80 Per Hour
Full-time
Employee

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking resources to build, test, support, and deploy Palo Alto firewalls to support the WMATA partners' Router replacement project. Or minimum of 8 years of demonstratable experience in Palo Alto security solutions or equivalent work experience demonstrating expertise in Palo Alto Firewall configurations and device management.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Remote

As a Staff Engineer, you will operate as a technical leader and force multiplier: driving architecture, influencing engineering direction across teams, and building highly reliable, secure platforms that scale with Samsara’s global footprint supporting millions of connected devices. • You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.

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McLean, VA5 days ago

$70.47–$86.85 Per Hour
Temporary
Contractor
Full-time

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

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Reston, VAToday

Collaborate with security engineers, compliance officers, and business managers to ensure policies are both technically sound and operationally practical. • The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.

Falls Church, VA7 days ago

Securing AI Workflows: Design security frameworks for the end-to-end AI lifecycle, including securing data ingestion, protecting model weights, and implementing "Guardrail" architectures for Large Language Models (LLMs). • AI-Enhanced Pipeline Security: Architect and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines that utilize AI/ML models for static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) to identify complex vulnerabilities that traditional rule-based tools miss.

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Manassas, VA1 day ago

$95,000–$115,000 Per Year

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Manassas, VA1 day ago

$95,000–$115,000 Per Year

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Manassas, VA1 day ago

$80,000–$100,000 Per Year

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Chantilly, VA1 day ago

Experience with any of the following tools: Grafana, Prometheus, influxdb, Postgres, CDK (Cloud Development Kit), Cloud formation, Ansible, GIT (Global Information Tracker), Active Directory, Networking, GRE (Global Accelerator Resolvers & Endpoints), EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), RDS (Relational Database Service), Lambda, IAM (Identity and Access Management). Tool familiarity: Grafana, Prometheus, influx DB, Postgres, CDK (Cloud Development Kit), Cloud formation, Ansible, GIT (Global Information Tracker), Active Directory, Networking, GRE (Global Accelerator Resolvers & Endpoints), EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), RDS (Relational Database Service), Lambda, IAM (Identity and Access Management).

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Arlington, VAToday

$110,000–$165,000 Per Year

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

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Manassas, VA2 days ago

We support all AWS data centers and all the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

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Herndon, VA2 days ago

We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. - Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup as needed.

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Herndon, VA2 days ago

As an Amazon Fleet Remediation Project Design Mechanical Engineer, you will lead design projects in operational data centers, that remediate issues, upgrade our existing infrastructure or add new services. As a Fleet Remediation Project Design Mechanical Engineer, you will be leading projects to fit out our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale.

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Manassas, VA1 day ago

$85,000–$95,000 Per Year

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Germantown, MD4 days ago

$130,000–$150,000 Per Year

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP or Associate), ISC2 Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). A Cybersecurity Lead will develop project management plans such as Work Breakdown Structure, mentor and guide team members on the preparation of technical deliverables and resolve project issues, prepares progress/status reports on technical deliverables, and monitor contractual requirements bringing in help from outside the project as needed to mitigate risks.

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Columbia, MDToday

$150,000–$200,000 Per Year

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Herndon, VA2 days ago

This team of veteran professional Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Project Managers, and Operators is uniquely positioned to provide detailed engineering and operational review and testing of equipment designs, operational functionality and construction practices. This includes, but not limited to, review of design documents and equipment submittals, leading Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and managing third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing.

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Alexandria, VA2 days ago

AWS Data Centers have multiple components such as generators, uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers [air-cooled and water-cooled], pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers, etc. - Frequently visit (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes.

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Herndon, VA1 day ago

The successful ACE will engage with customer, engineering, operations, and management personnel to define and document the customer’s mission needs, CONOPS and requirements; perform trade studies; engage L3Harris Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to architect an affordable solution carrying acceptable risk; and provide technical leadership to capture and proposal efforts. The role requires demonstrated leadership across multiple disciplines, with significant expertise in model-based design and operations for large scale networks integrating multiple technologies (terrestrial, radio, satellite) and system life-cycle sustainment.

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Herndon, VA2 days ago

The AWS AMER Cost Control team is seeking a passionate and motivated construction cost engineer to support a portfolio of Data Center Construction projects in North and South America. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

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Manassas, VA6 days ago

$57.69–$67.30 Per Hour

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from HEPCO, Inc and its affiliates, and contracted partners. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant system performance while supporting real-time operations and infrastructure.

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Washington, DC2 days ago

Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management. • Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met.

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Chantilly, VA1 day ago

The ideal candidate will have experience with systems modeling in tools like Cameo, microservice architecture and its application in software systems, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure cloud solutions. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field.

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Vienna, VA1 day ago

$120,000–$155,000 Per Year

8-10+ years of experience in design and specification of lighting systems, power systems, fire alarm systems, telecom/data systems, medium voltage power systems, UPS systems, emergency generator systems, grounding systems, and utility systems. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

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Springfield, VA1 day ago

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, technical depth in threat-informed engineering, and the ability to integrate Mission Protection requirements into operational planning, system architecture, and lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will apply operational security (OPSEC), counterintelligence, cyber defense, and threat analysis principles to protect critical systems and ensure the survivability and resilience of U.S. assets in contested and degraded environments.

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Herndon, VA1 day ago

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

Merrifield, VA11 days ago

Remote

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. Implement security controls across networking devices, databases, operating systems, hardware, and software components.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$85,000–$195,000

You will work in a teamed environment to analyze live tactical sensor data; identify and solve problems that impact mission requirements; compare to physics-based simulations that provide unprecedented realism and new levels of understanding of system performance in operationally realistic environments in the presence of the world's most challenging threats. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

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Herndon, VA1 day ago

$92,500–$171,500 Per Year

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. The candidate will need to work independently to resolve a wide range of engineering problems, requiring collaboration with all required disciplines (mechanical, optical, electrical, software, etc.).

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Herndon, VA1 day ago

$135,000–$250,500 Per Year

In addition to technical contributions, this position supports the day‑to‑day activities of the Software Engineering Group by providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, participating in complex engineering efforts, reviewing and approving formal documentation, and estimating labor, tools, and other resources to meet budget and schedule commitments. Ability to independently contribute to software requirements development, software testing and integration, and the creation of both application‑level and embedded C/C++ code on Windows-based and Linux‑based systems, including GUI and system‑control development.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

Our dedicated team of engineers and analysts apply multidisciplinary fields such as sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, operations research, applied physics, and artificial intelligence to build systems that automatically or autonomously orchestrate sensors, process data into information, and make intelligent inferences and predictions about complex threats and environments. As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer / Analyst for ISRT and BMC2 Applications: Your primary responsibility will be to contribute to teams developing mathematical / physics-based models, simulations, analytical methods and tools using Python, MATLAB, government software like AFSIM and other internal M&S tool-sets.

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Laurel, MD4 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

Experience with (1) Static Analysis tools such as Coverity and Klockwork, (2) Dynamic Analysis tools such as Valgrind, libFuzzer, and Java Pathfinder, (3) Symbolic Execution Engines such as KLEE and angr, (4) Model Checkers such as TLA+ and SPIN, (5) SMT Solvers such as Z3, CVC5 and MathSAT (6) other Automated Theorem Provers such as ACL-2 and GnatProve, (7) Interactive Theorem Provers such as Lean and Rocq, and any other formal methods tools. Experience with formal methods tools and techniques, such as language safety properties, symbolic execution, abstract interpretation, model checking, automated and interactive theorem proving, programming language analysis and design, type theory, static source code analysis, and formal logic.

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McLean, VA3 days ago

The position focuses on enabling reliable and scalable software delivery by building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment workflows, while improving developer experience, release velocity, application quality, and system reliability across multi-stack environments. We have an immediate need for a mid-level DevSecOps Engineer to support the development, enhancement, and operation of scalable, application-focused CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for build, test, and deployment workflows in AWS GovCloud.

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Springfield, VA1 day ago

The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals by testing software releases to ensure they function correctly, documenting failed test cases, and documenting any changes or updates needed to existing procedures. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

Our engineers and analysts apply a wide-range of disciplines such as sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, operations research, applied physics, and artificial intelligence to build systems that automatically or autonomously orchestrate sensors, process data into information, and make intelligent inferences and predictions about complex threats and environments. Have domain knowledge in ISR processes, systems, platforms, and sensors used by the US military and intelligence community; Navy and Air Force kill chain concepts; targeting, C2, and mission planning processes and tools; threat systems, weapon platforms and systems, and communications networks.

Ashburn, VA8 days ago

$70,000–$90,000 Per Year

PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. This role sits primarily at Level 2 (L2) support and works closely with Level 1 and Level 3 teams to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT services for end users and data center operations.

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Chantilly, VA1 day ago

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Fairfax, VA6 days ago

Requirements Possession of an associate's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field; plus four years' network and/or telecommunications experience; or a bachelor's degree in such fields; plus two years' experience in network or telecommunications system design, analysis, installation, and troubleshooting. Diagnose and resolve complex network issues related to routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, WAN accelerators, wireless devices, and other network devices.

Alexandria, VA8 days ago

$160,000–$175,000 Per Year

We are seeking a Senior Telecommunications Design Engineer to support a secure federal communications environment responsible for maintaining and modernizing mission critical telecommunications and data center infrastructure. The engineer will develop engineering documentation and infrastructure designs supporting secure voice, data, and communications systems within a high availability environment.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

As a member of our team, you will provide thought leadership and conduct rigorous analysis and engineering to rapidly develop and demonstrate technologies and integrated systems concepts and solutions that can enable effective joint, integrated, theatre level defense across all operational warfighting domains (land, sea, air, space). Have experience and background in some or all of the following: systems architecture, requirements, interface, and algorithm prototyping and performance analysis, active and passive sensors, target tracking and sensor fusion algorithms and design concepts, command and control concepts, distributed communications systems, advanced kill chain analysis, integrated fire control concepts.

Washington, DC8 days ago

$131,300–$237,350

If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. Serve as a People Leader for personnel supporting the Firewall Task Area:Serve as the focal point for all firewall tasks, operations, projects, and assessments.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

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Are you a committed problem-solver with passion for operational tactical data communications? Do you thrive working collaboratively where creativity is encouraged? If so, we're looking for you to join our systems interoperability team at APL! We are seeking creative, motivated, and hard-working engineer who is pass...

McLean, VA10 days ago

Architect and deliver end‑to‑end AI/ML solutions on Google Cloud using Vertex AI (Workbench, Pipelines, Training, Model Registry, Online/Batch Prediction, Feature Store, Model Monitoring) and Gemini/LLM services—optimized for performance, cost, and maintainability. Proven experience architecting robust data ingestion, processing, and transformation workflows using Dataflow, Data Fusion, Dataproc, BigQuery, and Looker and integrating these platforms with Vertex AI for model training, deployment, and inference.

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Linthicum, MD4 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of the DoD Information Network (DODIN), DoD IT system and network certification and accreditation processes (i.e., RMF), to include system security authorization agreements and current and emerging cybersecurity threats. This role involves evaluating vulnerabilities, translating threat intelligence into technical mitigations, and supporting C3I systems engineering efforts.

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Washington, DC1 day ago

Experience with creating and improving automation scripts across multiple technical stacks using Python, • Experience with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to both open source and commercial tools in public cloud environments. • Experience with AWS & Azure & the development of tools and processes to drive DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments.

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Washington, DC2 days ago

The selected candidate needs to have the necessary skills to provide technical assistance at the customer's physical premises to install, move, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and assist with any issue that may arise with telecommunications and related equipment, wiring, circuits, connections, as well as supporting networking and telephone/data communication services. Responsibilities:Overseeing the day-to-day activities related to installation, verification and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, network ports, ethernet and optical Fiber cabling, IP networks.

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Washington, DC5 days ago

$31.44–$44.36 Per Hour

This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and security of storage infrastructure, while also supporting IPv6 configuration and troubleshooting across storage platforms. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/

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Herndon, VA2 days ago

The CxE is responsible for supporting vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems including medium and low voltage power systems, Generators, UPS, HVAC, Chilled Water, BMS, and EPMS systems. The responsibilities of the ACx Commissioning Engineer (CxE) include, but are not limited to, oversight and coordination of multi-discipline division of work related to design review and commissioning of Amazon critical infrastructure for new construction and special projects.

Alexandria, VA11 days ago

$190,000–$210,000 Per Year

Engineers must be comfortable supporting sensitive operations, responding quickly to issues, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams responsible for mission-critical communications. It supports high-visibility operational and cybersecurity missions by ensuring reliable data onboarding, scalable ingestion pipelines, and actionable analytics through dashboards and alerts.

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Security Engineer Jobs in Springfield, VA

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Electrical Design Engineer, HV/MV EngineeringAmazon Data Services, Inc.

Project Design Mechanical Engineer, Fleet Remediation EngineeringAmazon Data Services, Inc.

Test Engineer (AN/BYG-1)Jobot

Cyber Security LeadDunhill Professional Search

System Resiliency & System Safety EngineerJobot

Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning EngineeringAmazon Data Services, Inc.

Data Center Controls EngineerAmazon Data Services, Inc.

Senior Scientist, Systems Engineer (Melbourne, FL & Herndon, VA)L3Harris Technologies

Construction Cost Engineer, AMER Cost ControlAmazon Data Services, Inc.

SCADA Engineer (On-site)HEPCO, Inc.

Senior Cloud Security Specialist (API) - onsiteSystem One

Specialist, Systems EngineerL3Harris Technologies

Electrical Engineer - (MEP / Design-Build Consulting Engineers)Jobot

Lead, Systems Engineer - Mission ProtectionL3Harris Technologies

Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded Software)L3Harris Technologies

Strata EngineerSystem One

Radar Systems EngineerJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Specialist, EO/IR Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)L3Harris Technologies

Lead Software EngineerL3Harris Technologies

Modeling & Simulation Engineer / Analyst for ISRT & BMC2 ApplicationsJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Formal Verification and Software Assurance EngineerJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

DevSecOps EngineerCredence

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - User Acceptance TesterL3Harris Technologies

Senior Engineer / Analyst for ISRT & BMC2 ApplicationsJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

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Specialist, Integration & Test EngineerL3Harris Technologies

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Long Range Networked Fires EngineerJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Lead Firewall EngineerLeidos

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Senior Google AI EngineerCredence

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Commissioning EngineerAmazon Data Services, Inc.

Data Engineer (Splunk)System One

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