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October 13, 2026
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Cyber Engineer I

Germantown, MD
Full-time
Onsite
$84K/yr - $109K/yr
Entry Level
Leonardo DRS is hiring a Cyber Engineer I to support technical activities and the design, development, analysis, documentation, and testing of systems and subsystems. The role executes Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and conducts system security assessments, supporting security controls and compliance.
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Responsibilities

  • Support and participate in technical activity
  • Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems
  • May use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments
  • Ability to work independently under supervision of others
  • Provide regular reporting of progress and status
  • Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
  • Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
  • Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
  • May participate in preparation of less complex proposals
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
  • Execute the RMF process for systems (eg; Tactical Systems)
  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments of systems, which may include hardware, software, network configurations and vulnerability scanning and identification, penetration testing, security architecture reviews, and configuration analysis
  • May be required to Prepare and maintain detailed RMF documentation and ensure compliance
  • May work with engineering teams to implement and validate security controls, system configuration, development of security guidelines, and collaboration on system design and may develop and recommend vulnerability strategies

Qualification

Required

  • Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or Related technical field
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Preferred

Benefits

  • Employees may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses.
  • Employees may be eligible for equity awards.
  • Employees may be eligible for overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable).
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave).
  • Parental leave benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional development support.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Company contribution to a health savings account.
  • Telemedicine.
  • Legal insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
  • Programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
  • Flexible work schedules with the 9/80 program.
  • Competitive vacation.
  • Health/emergency leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Community service hours.
  • Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.
Leonardo DRS develops defense technologies, electronic systems, and mission support solutions for military and commercial applications.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1969
Arlington, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
https://www.leonardodrs.com
Leonardo DRS develops defense technologies, electronic systems, and mission support solutions for military and commercial applications.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1969
Arlington, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
https://www.leonardodrs.com