Halfaker and Associates, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Digital Services, Data Analytics, Cyber Security and Cloud Services to improve the health, security and well-being of all Americans. Our commitment to excellence and our vision to “Continue to Serve” has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies in the health, defense, security and intelligence sectors. Our strong focus on internal culture has helped Halfaker achieve several workplace awards including Great Place to Work Certification™ and Tampa Bay Top Workplaces. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, we have employees nationwide. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with Halfaker.

Halfaker has an opening for a PRINCIPAL CYBER ENGINEER (INFORMATION ASSURANCE) to join our talented, dynamic team. The key responsibilities for this position include: ​

• Requires information technology experience in the methods, procedures and actions required to protect and secure information system hardware and software against malicious and damaging attacks and actions
• Responsible for cyber security tools and network topologies
• Understanding of Application Penetration and Intrusion Testing software and methods of deployment
• Maintain environment in a safe and secure system based on sound design and implementation techniques

Required Skills

• Able to utilize cyber security industry standard methods in providing secure systems
• Knowledge of Nessus
• Knowledge and experience in Cyber Security Tools, Network topologies
• Knowledge of implementation and security levels and roles necessary for successful deployment
• Will be required to scan, monitor and report on system vulnerabilities
• Will work in close contact with the Information Security Office in surveillance of user, software and network assets for appropriate use and enterprise wide protection
• ​Must Stay abreast of current cyber security trends relevant to the client's business and system security
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate technical capabilities and professional knowledge
• Must be well versed in Cyber Security Tools, network topologies, intrusion detection, PKI, and secured networks
• Must have familiarity and experience in the implementation of cyber security regulations

Required Experience

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or engineering discipline preferred

• 10 years relevant experience may be substituted for education

10 years of relevant experience required

Must be able to receive a Security Clearance/Public Trust

​Halfaker and Associates, LLC, is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.​​

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or engineering discipline preferred

• 10 years relevant experience may be substituted for education

10 years of relevant experience required

Must be able to receive a Security Clearance/Public Trust

​Halfaker and Associates, LLC, is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.​​