Information Security Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Information Security Engineer jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, federal civilian agencies, financial services, and cloud infrastructure firms. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology maintain large security engineering workforces. Demand is strongest for engineers with expertise in cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and threat intelligence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Information Assurance
Information Security
Risk Management
REQ#: RQ228409
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Information Systems Security Officer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an ISSO joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!
HOW AN ISSO WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Provide information assurance support to system(s) and program.
- Demonstrated experience with coordinating and implementing cyber security policies, standards and processes.
- Maintain operational security posture for system(s) through customized Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure established security processes and procedures are followed.
- Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Commercial cloud and cloud security
- Evaluate security solutions to ensure security requirements are met for processing classified information.
- Provide configuration management and documentation for system software, hardware, networks, enclaves, etc.
- Prepare and review system documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, architecture diagrams, contingency plan, incident response plan, and other documentation.
- Support programmatic and organization project and risk management review boards.
- Perform vulnerability scanning, risk assessment analysis using NIST 800-53 and prepare responses to Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
- Required Experience: 8+ yrs
- Required Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Commercial cloud and cloud security
- Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503
- Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans
- Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
- Preferred Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information System Security Processional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni
Work Requirements
8 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $158,626 - $214,611. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Information Assurance
Information Security
Risk Management
REQ#: RQ228409
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Information Systems Security Officer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an ISSO joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!
HOW AN ISSO WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Provide information assurance support to system(s) and program.
- Demonstrated experience with coordinating and implementing cyber security policies, standards and processes.
- Maintain operational security posture for system(s) through customized Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure established security processes and procedures are followed.
- Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Commercial cloud and cloud security
- Evaluate security solutions to ensure security requirements are met for processing classified information.
- Provide configuration management and documentation for system software, hardware, networks, enclaves, etc.
- Prepare and review system documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, architecture diagrams, contingency plan, incident response plan, and other documentation.
- Support programmatic and organization project and risk management review boards.
- Perform vulnerability scanning, risk assessment analysis using NIST 800-53 and prepare responses to Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
- Required Experience: 8+ yrs
- Required Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Commercial cloud and cloud security
- Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503
- Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans
- Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
- Preferred Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information System Security Processional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#GDITEnhanced2026
#VA_2026Alumni
Work Requirements
8 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $158,626 - $214,611. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information security engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one required for most Virginia roles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field preferred
- CISSP, Security+, or CISM certification strongly preferred by Virginia defense and federal contractors
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection tools, and vulnerability management
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance frameworks common in Virginia
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and incident response
Information Security Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a information security engineer in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license for information security engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Virginia employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, combined with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Because a large share of Virginia roles support federal agencies and defense programs, obtaining a security clearance early is one of the most practical steps a candidate can take.
How much do information security engineers make in Virginia?
Information security engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $134,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,410 for the lowest 10% to over $205,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire information security engineers in Virginia?
Virginia information security engineer roles are posted by VTG Defense, AMERICAN SYSTEMS, and CACI International and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's dense concentration of federal contractors and cloud infrastructure companies makes it one of the highest-volume hiring environments in the country for this role.
Which Virginia cities have the most information security engineer jobs?
Chantilly, McLean, and Arlington are the Virginia cities with the most information security engineer openings, driven by Northern Virginia's massive federal contracting corridor, Richmond's growing financial services and state government sector, and Hampton Roads' Navy and defense installation base, which anchor sustained demand across all three areas.
Are there remote information security engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 50% of information security engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves monitoring dashboards, reviewing logs, and configuring cloud environments rather than on-site hardware. Roles requiring access to classified systems or secured facilities are more likely to require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a information security engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior analyst or security operations center analyst role, which large Virginia contractors like Leidos, SAIC, and Peraton regularly post as feeders into engineering tracks. Candidates who complete a CompTIA Security+ certification and build a home lab or capture-the-flag portfolio stand out. Community colleges in Northern Virginia and Richmond offer cybersecurity certificate programs that Virginia employers recognize, and several contractors run intern-to-hire pipelines specifically designed for recent graduates without clearances.
Where can I find and apply to information security engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to information security engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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