Product Security Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia
Product Security Engineer jobs in District of Columbia concentrate heavily in federal government contracting, cybersecurity consulting, and defense technology, with demand ranging from mid-level engineers to senior architects holding active clearances. Most hiring activity centers on Washington D.C. itself, with additional openings in nearby Arlington and Bethesda, where established employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and CACI International maintain large security engineering practices. Cloud security, secure software development lifecycle, and threat modeling are the specialties appearing most consistently in local listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Security Assistant providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
The Security Assistant will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade if they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.
The Security Assistant will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests. The Security Assistant will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or, as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator.
The Security Assistant will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.
The Security Assistant will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
This is a full-time position at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, DC.
- Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral programs and, where specifically called for, SCI programs within the directorate.
- Maintain an effective working relationship with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, contracting officers and anyone else as needed to ensure a standardized and accurate protection integration focus throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle of directorate programs.
- Assist in the development and writing of Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer.
- Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring CUI has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per DoD and AF guidance and provide accurate feedback to IP Leads about document disposition ability.
- Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs.
- Security Operating Procedures (SOP), DD Form 254s and other key acquisition/security program documents as directed by the IP lead.
- Provide classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
- Prepare, process, and distribute (ship and receive) inbound/outbound classified mail that is integrated with a singular government accountable mailing program.
- Assist with preparing classified packages, courier forms and maintain receipt records of such dispatches.
- Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI
- Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material.
- Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Request (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility. Ensure smooth access ability is given to our personnel by ensuring visit certifications are received timely and accurately by receiving units.
- Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound VAR notices.
- Assist IP Lead with inspection preparations and Management Internal Control Toolset and/or other inspection platform artifact creation as directed.
- Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation, or higher-level anti-terrorism authority.
- Follow and enforce the Government’s standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions
- Assume duties and responsibilities of / or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead.
- Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead.
- Assist IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems.
- Assist with classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution.
- Provide support for security awareness and education programs which includes but is not limited to creating or modifying presentations, brochures, or posters. Giving verbal, in person security/force protection briefings to individuals or groups either formally or in ad hoc format
- Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the Contractor site lead and/or the IP lead.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
- Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions
- Familiarity with DISS and JADE
- Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process
- Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
- Demonstrated maturity and ability in handling sensitive information regarding acquisition programs, exercises, personal matters of a potential derogatory nature, or military activities with discretion and sound judgement
- Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format
- Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
- Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
- Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.
Travel: Travel may be required at the customer's discretion
Work Type: Onsite
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Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
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Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Security Assistant providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
The Security Assistant will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade if they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.
The Security Assistant will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests. The Security Assistant will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or, as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator.
The Security Assistant will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.
The Security Assistant will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
This is a full-time position at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, DC.
- Provide technical advice and security support to multiple collateral programs and, where specifically called for, SCI programs within the directorate.
- Maintain an effective working relationship with Information Protection (IP) leads, program managers, contracting officers and anyone else as needed to ensure a standardized and accurate protection integration focus throughout the acquisition and sustainment life cycle of directorate programs.
- Assist in the development and writing of Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, transition plans, emergency action plans, transportation plans and any other security documents as needed for the customer.
- Review program documentation for public release, to include ensuring CUI has proper markings, classifications and distribution statements per DoD and AF guidance and provide accurate feedback to IP Leads about document disposition ability.
- Provide classification guidance and assistance for all collateral and SCI (where needed) programs.
- Security Operating Procedures (SOP), DD Form 254s and other key acquisition/security program documents as directed by the IP lead.
- Provide classification reviews of inbound and outbound correspondence.
- Prepare, process, and distribute (ship and receive) inbound/outbound classified mail that is integrated with a singular government accountable mailing program.
- Assist with preparing classified packages, courier forms and maintain receipt records of such dispatches.
- Perform destruction of classified materials and CUI
- Ensure personnel security clearances are kept current and access is verified prior to allowing access to classified material.
- Prepare, process, and/or review Visitor Access Request (VAR) for accuracy and access eligibility. Ensure smooth access ability is given to our personnel by ensuring visit certifications are received timely and accurately by receiving units.
- Assist with researching, processing, filing, and maintaining inbound and outbound VAR notices.
- Assist IP Lead with inspection preparations and Management Internal Control Toolset and/or other inspection platform artifact creation as directed.
- Conduct effective entry and exit inspections along with any other random anti-terrorism measures as directed by unit, installation, or higher-level anti-terrorism authority.
- Follow and enforce the Government’s standard operating procedures or Operating Instructions
- Assume duties and responsibilities of / or Secure Voice Responsible Officers in accordance with applicable regulations or instructions and as needed by the IP lead.
- Assist IP lead with security container combination changes and maintenance to include reporting needed container repairs as they are discovered to IP lead.
- Assist IP lead with monitoring secure spaces, assisting with secure space builds/projects and controlling/operating Secure Video Teleconferencing/Video Teleconferencing systems.
- Assist with classified meetings and all associated support requirements to ensure their proper successful execution.
- Provide support for security awareness and education programs which includes but is not limited to creating or modifying presentations, brochures, or posters. Giving verbal, in person security/force protection briefings to individuals or groups either formally or in ad hoc format
- Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the Contractor site lead and/or the IP lead.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of counterintelligence threats and trends
- Familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate DoD and Air Force directives, manuals and instructions
- Familiarity with DISS and JADE
- Basic knowledge of the DD Form 254 and how it is incorporated in the Air Force acquisition process
- Able to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DoD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
- Demonstrated maturity and ability in handling sensitive information regarding acquisition programs, exercises, personal matters of a potential derogatory nature, or military activities with discretion and sound judgement
- Able to accurately convey information both in written and verbal format
- Must be willing to adapt to contingency schedule if required by unit in unusual cases of emergency or critical mission support need
- Must be able to identify classified documents/information, and know proper safeguarding
- Must complete all required security training in accordance with DoD and Air Force regulations for those filling the role of security assistant.
Travel: Travel may be required at the customer's discretion
Work Type: Onsite
#LI-MK1
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Product Security Engineer Job Market in District of Columbia
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Who's Hiring
- Everforth ECS7E
- Booz Allen Hamilton7
- OneZero Solutions5O
- Accenture Federal Services5
- MTSI4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Education7
- Science & Research3
- Law & Legal Services3
- Artificial Intelligence3
What District of Columbia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product security engineer jobs across District of Columbia.
- Active or clearable U.S. security clearance, often Secret or Top Secret, required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency in secure software development lifecycle practices and threat modeling frameworks
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH strongly preferred by D.C. employers
- Hands-on experience with cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements
Product Security Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product security engineer in District of Columbia?
Most product security engineers in D.C. enter through a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or software engineering, followed by roles in software development or IT security. There is no D.C.-specific state license for this role, but the local market heavily favors candidates with a security clearance and industry certifications like CISSP or CSSLP. Federal contracting firms in the District frequently hire engineers directly out of university programs, particularly those with internship experience at government agencies or defense contractors.
Which companies hire product security engineers in District of Columbia?
Companies currently hiring product security engineers in District of Columbia include Everforth ECS, Booz Allen Hamilton, and OneZero Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. D.C.'s dominant federal contracting ecosystem means a large share of openings come from firms supporting civilian agencies and the Department of Defense.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most product security engineer jobs?
The cities with the most product security engineer openings in District of Columbia are Washington, Bolling AFB, and Foggy Bottom. Washington D.C. drives the bulk of demand as the seat of federal government and home to major contractor headquarters, while Arlington and Bethesda attract openings from defense agencies and large consulting firms operating just across the District's borders.
Are there remote product security engineer jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, though less than many purely analytical tech roles given the clearance and compliance requirements common here. About 48% of product security engineer openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the clearance-dependent nature of much local work. Roles focused on policy development, secure code review, and cloud security architecture are the most likely to offer remote flexibility within this market.
How can I get hired as a product security engineer in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in D.C. is through a junior software developer or IT security analyst role at a federal contractor, where many firms run early-career programs specifically designed to train and clear new graduates. Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and GDIT all maintain structured new-graduate hiring tracks in the region. Earning a CompTIA Security+ certification before applying and pursuing a clearance sponsorship opportunity gives candidates a meaningful edge over those without any credentials, and lateral moves from software development or network administration are common stepping stones.
Where can I find and apply to product security engineer jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to product security engineer jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the D.C. market. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and clearance level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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