Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

Company: Actalent

Description

Lead and contribute to teams that tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems spanning cybersecurity, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. You’ll have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, lead projects, and explore new topics while leveraging your existing skills.

As a Journeyman Cyber Engineer, you’ll contribute to teams that work hands-on with state-of-the-art electronics. You’ll design, develop, and implement innovative techniques in support of the team’s work on new technologies, and mentor junior engineers to do the same.

Skills

penetration testing, cryptography, software development, Linux, cyber security, API, network protocols, ghidra, FTK, Autopsy, EnCase, Android, oscilloscope, multimeter, SDR, GNURadio, Soldering, UAS, UAV

Top Skills Details

penetration testing,cryptography,software development,Linux,cyber security,API,network protocols

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• BS in a related discipline and 5-7 years of directly related experience
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
• Strong knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems
• Proficiency in a coding/programming languages such as Python, Java, or C
• Experience performing a variety of tasks using command line interfaces such as the Linux terminal
• In-depth understanding of networking topics such as IP addressing and subnetting as well as common protocols (HTTP, TCP, UDP, FTP, etc.) and technologies (ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.)
• Familiarity with the programmatic use of APIs
• Experience working with containers at a technical level
• Experience leveraging interfaces and protocols such as I2C, JTAG, UART, SPI, USB, and Ethernet

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aber Prov Grd, MD.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 – $96.15/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aber Prov Grd,MD.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.
We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through
access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.
With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,
Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Source: Actalent Careers