Cyber Engineer
RDR Inc · Chantilly, VA · United States · On-site
Posted Jul 17, 2026
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview
Requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph prior to consideration
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Engineer with strong analytic capabilities to support mission-critical operations within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain cyber-focused heat-map analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics that enhance situational awareness, threat detection, and operational decision-making. This role requires a blend of cybersecurity engineering expertise, data-analytics proficiency, and an understanding of intelligence-driven cyber operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain cyber heat-map visualizations to support threat analysis, vulnerability tracking, and operational readiness assessments.
Engineer and optimize cyber metrics frameworks , KPIs, and performance dashboards for leadership and mission teams.
Integrate data from multiple cyber tools, sensors, and intelligence sources into unified analytic products.
Conduct trend analysis , anomaly detection, and predictive modeling to identify emerging threats or operational gaps.
Support cyber operations teams by providing actionable insights derived from analytics and visualization tools.
Collaborate with intelligence analysts, system engineers, and mission partners to refine data requirements and improve analytic outputs.
Ensure compliance with IC cybersecurity standards, data-handling policies, and security protocols.
Develop automation scripts and data pipelines to streamline ingestion, normalization, and visualization processes.
Participate in technical briefings, documentation development, and engineering reviews.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related technical field .
3–6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, cyber analytics, or intelligence-support roles.
Hands-on experience with: SIEM platforms (Splunk, Elastic, QRadar)
Data visualization tools (Kibana, Tableau, Power BI)
Python or similar scripting languages
Log analysis, network telemetry, and cyber threat data
Demonstrated ability to build dashboards, heat maps, or analytic visualizations.
Strong understanding of cyber operations, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a technical or analytic discipline.
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cyber missions.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS scoring, and cyber-risk frameworks.
Experience with machine learning or statistical modeling for cyber analytics.
Certifications such as P CISSP, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCTI, CASP+, or equivalent .
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