Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Maryland rank among the most active in the country, concentrated in federal defense contracting, intelligence agencies, and financial services across the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The heaviest hiring is in and around Annapolis Junction, Bethesda, and Baltimore, where established employers such as Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and CrowdStrike maintain significant Maryland workforces. The most in-demand specialties are cloud security, network defense, and security operations center engineering, with openings at every level from entry analyst to senior architect. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles51
Top employerLeidos
Top cityFort Meade, MD
Cities hiring15
Work type65% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Booz Allen Hamilton
RMF Cybersecurity Engineer
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RMF Cybersecurity Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Fort Meade, Maryland
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$99k - $225k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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General Dynamics Information Technology
Cybersecurity Engineer
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Cybersecurity Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$170k - $230k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Booz Allen Hamilton
ISSO Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead
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ISSO Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$113k - $257k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Booz Allen Hamilton
ISSO Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior
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ISSO Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Backend Engineering
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
$99k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Peraton
Senior Cybersecurity Process Engineer
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Senior Cybersecurity Process Engineer
Peraton
Linthicum, Maryland
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security Engineering
$176k - $282k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Meade
11 jobs
Annapolis Junction
8 jobs
Aberdeen Proving Ground
6 jobs
Laurel
5 jobs
Baltimore
3 jobs
Aberdeen
2 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Linthicum Heights
2 jobs

Cybersecurity Engineer Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Leidos
Leidos4 open roles
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton4 open roles
ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity engineer jobs across Maryland.

  • Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top Secret/SCI) required by most Maryland federal contractors
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related technical field
  • Relevant certification such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or CISM strongly preferred or required
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management tools
  • Demonstrated proficiency in network security, endpoint protection, and incident response procedures
  • Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks and federal compliance standards such as FISMA and CMMC

Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cybersecurity engineer in Maryland?

Maryland does not issue a state-specific license for cybersecurity engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Maryland employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, or computer science, often paired with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Because so much of Maryland's market is tied to federal contracting, obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance early is a meaningful competitive advantage.

How much do cybersecurity engineers make in Maryland?

Cybersecurity engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $139,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,130 for the lowest 10% to over $216,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cybersecurity engineers in Maryland?

Companies currently hiring cybersecurity engineers in Maryland include Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal agencies and defense prime contractors means many openings are tied to government programs along the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

Which Maryland cities have the most cybersecurity engineer jobs?

Fort Meade, Annapolis Junction, and Aberdeen Proving Ground account for the largest share of cybersecurity engineer openings in Maryland. The Baltimore-Washington corridor drives the distribution, anchored by federal agencies, intelligence community campuses, and defense prime contractors clustered around Annapolis Junction and Bethesda, with Baltimore adding financial services and healthcare system security roles.

Are there remote cybersecurity engineer jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most technical fields, since much of the work involves monitoring systems and analyzing data that can be done off-site. About 35% of cybersecurity engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though roles requiring a security clearance or physical access to classified facilities are almost always on-site. Cloud security and threat intelligence positions tend to be the most remote-eligible.

How can I get hired as a cybersecurity engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Maryland is a junior security analyst or IT support role with a defense contractor or a Maryland-area hospital system, where security teams regularly hire people transitioning from help desk, network administration, or systems administration backgrounds. Large Maryland contractors such as Northrop Grumman and Leidos run associate and early-career programs that accept candidates without extensive experience. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying and building a home lab portfolio demonstrates hands-on skills that offset a thin resume.

Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity engineer jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to cybersecurity engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and clearance level, and apply directly through each posting.

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