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Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.\nAs an Associate Director, Cybersecurity Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical leadership for a team researching and evaluating hardware and software solutions in support of defensive cyber operations. Drawing from military or government cyber mission experience, you will lead the assessment of engineering prototypes, validate their operational utility, and translate customer needs into practical technical plans. Solutions may include specialized network sensors, hardware networking devices such as FPGA-based firewalls, and software written in languages such as Rust or Python. You will direct technical teams while remaining engaged in technical analysis, testing, and customer collaboration. Vulnerability research may be part of the work when customer requirements call for it.\nThis is an onsite role based in the Two Six Technologies Laurel, Maryland office, with approximately 20% travel, including customer meetings in Arlington and Herndon as-needed.\nResponsibilities:\nManage and mentor technical leads, each managing one to two staff or senior personnel\nAs the team grows, participate in hiring, performance management, and career development for team members\nSet technical priorities and plans for research, evaluation, and validation of hardware and software solutions\nApply defensive cyber operations experience to assess mission needs, operational constraints, and candidate solutions\nPlan and oversee testing of engineering prototypes, including test procedures, measures of effectiveness, and analysis of results\nConduct hands-on technical analysis and testing when needed, and guide teams through complex technical problems\nCommunicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to customers, leadership, and engineering teams\nCoordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to shape requirements and align work to mission needs\nSupport vulnerability research when customer requirements call for it\nEstablish repeatable technical processes and documentation for evaluations and test activities\nQualifications:\n10+ years of relevant professional experience in one or more related areas, such as incident response, vulnerability research, network engineering, or software development OR comparable experience and education will be considered. \nDemonstrated ability to manage technical staff or leads, set priorities, and mentor senior engineers\nExperience supporting military or government defensive cyber missions\nExperience researching, evaluating, or validating cybersecurity hardware or software solutions\nExperience planning and conducting technical testing of systems, devices, or engineering prototypes\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders\nActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or access (TS/SCI)\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience with cyber operations platforms, defensive tools, network technologies, or security monitoring systems such as Zeek, Snort/Suricata, Splunk, etc\nExperience evaluating specialized network sensors, hardware networking devices such as FPGA-based firewalls, or software written in Rust or Python\nExperience supporting engineering research and development or prototype transition into operational use\nFamiliarity with vulnerability assessment or research methods\nExperience leading the delivery of successful contracts to military or government customers\nSecurity Clearance Requirements: \nActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or access (TS/SCI)\nTwo Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.\nThe projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.\nSalary Range\n$200,000—$265,000 USD\nLooking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings! \nReady to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.\nTwo Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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