Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Technical Sales Engineer jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in defense technology, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and industrial automation sectors, with openings at every level from early-career through senior and principal roles. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor lead hiring activity, anchored by employers such as Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Siemens, all of which maintain significant Virginia operations. The most sought-after specializations include software-defined networking, defense systems integration, and enterprise cybersecurity solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Program Description:
The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contracts Core Capabilities are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.
Position Description:
The Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security.
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure adherence to ICD-503 and customer specific directives/policies through the lifecycle (RMF 1-6) of customer sponsored assets
- Provide risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process
- Manage/track customer sponsored assets’ plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization
- Screen new asset requests to ensure sponsorship and information system owner identification
- Facilitate System Review Team to ensure that new/existing customer sponsored assets have the correct project regulation, data types/C-I-A impact assignments, and overlay assignments as well (with customer signoff)
- Assign asset security controls and levy asset specific liens on controls for which the program did not meet during accreditor reviews
- Ensure customer sponsored assets maintain their security postures in accordance with customer identified Continuous Monitoring (RMF step 6) directives and policies
- Provide continuous adhoc authorization-related daily support to both customer and programs
Required:
- Requires 10 to 12 years with BS/BA or 8 to 10 years with MS/MA or 5 to 7 years with Ph.D.
- Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
- Able to support customer’s core hours in a SCIF environment (0900-1500; Mon – Fri)
- Level III DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM (or ability to attain a certification within 6 months of start)
- Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
- Able to work in a team environment
- Familiarity with Cloud (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud (OCI), Google Cloud)
- Familiarity with Cloud Security groups
- Ability to analyze and access vulnerability management tools
- Familiarity of analyzing and generating reports with Splunk
Desired:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification
- Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
- Experience briefing senior customer personnel
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Familiarity with customer's IA processes
- Experience with ServiceNow
- Familiarity with Cross Domain Systems (CDS)
- Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to present complex technical solutions to both engineers and business stakeholders
- Experience with defense or federal procurement processes and government contracting environments
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and technical proposal or statement-of-work development
- Active or obtainable DoD security clearance, required by many Northern Virginia employers
- Willingness to travel within Virginia and to federal customer sites in the Washington DC area
Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical sales engineer in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers hire technical sales engineers with a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline combined with customer-facing experience. Virginia does not issue a state license specifically for technical sales engineers, but candidates pursuing roles with federal or defense contractors in Northern Virginia gain a strong advantage by obtaining a DoD security clearance. Familiarity with Virginia's dominant industries, particularly defense, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure, rounds out a competitive profile.
Which companies hire technical sales engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring technical sales engineers in Virginia right now include Arcfield, Peraton, and Merck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's heavy concentration of federal contractors and technology integrators means many of these employers focus on defense, intelligence, and enterprise IT solutions.
Which Virginia cities have the most technical sales engineer jobs?
Chantilly, Herndon, and Norfolk have the most technical sales engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of its dense cluster of federal agencies, defense contractors, and cloud-infrastructure campuses, while Richmond draws hiring from industrial, manufacturing, and energy technology firms, and Hampton Roads reflects demand tied to naval systems and defense integrators based near the region's military installations.
Are there remote technical sales engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 63% of technical sales engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's strong overlap with enterprise software and cloud solutions that do not require on-site presence. The most remote-friendly work tends to involve inside technical sales, product demonstrations, and pre-sales engineering for SaaS or cybersecurity platforms.
How can I get hired as a technical sales engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a technical sales engineer role from a closely adjacent position such as systems administrator, solutions analyst, or field applications engineer. Large Virginia defense and technology contractors including Leidos and Northrop Grumman run associate and rotational programs that place early-career engineers into customer-facing roles. Earning a vendor certification in a platform widely used across Virginia's federal IT sector, such as cloud or cybersecurity credentials, meaningfully strengthens a new candidate's application.
Where can I find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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