Node.Digital

Develops AI-driven digital solutions for missions

Systems Engineer/Cyber Technology Researcher

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
An active Secret security clearance is required.
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security Entry on Duty Suitability is required.
At least 5 years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber operations, systems integration, or related fields is required.
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity operations and mission environments is required.
Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions is required.
Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes is required.
Experience with DevOps, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and integration automation practices is required.
Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills are required.
Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks is required.
Experience with incident response and mission-critical system operations is required.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Computer Engineering is required, or a high school diploma plus 7–9 years of directly relevant experience.
DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct capability-based research into commercial and non-commercial technology solutions that address customer-identified technology needs.
Evaluate technology solutions against identified functional and technical customer requirements, including hands-on capability testing of trial licenses and open-source capabilities.
Stay current on emerging market technologies and products related to capabilities that may affect customer operations and analysis.
Collaborate with knowledge management personnel to maintain an inventory of customer-procured technologies, tools, and data holdings relevant to mission needs.
Meet and engage with customer request submitters to clarify requirements, discuss potential solutions, and ensure technology recommendations align with customer mission needs.
Track, advise on, and manage individual cases throughout their lifecycle, from initial submission to capability delivery and feedback.
Document technical requirements, develop potential courses of action, and oversee implementation of capabilities aligned to those requirements.

Desired Qualifications

ITIL, PMP, or similar operations or project management certification is desired.
Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations is desired.
A background in cybersecurity tool integration and automation is desired.
Experience managing integrations in federated multi-stakeholder environments is desired.
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation is desired.
Experience with cloud operations and hybrid environment management is desired.
Familiarity with malware analysis tools and cybersecurity platforms is desired.

Systems Engineer/Cyber Technology Researcher

Node.Digital · Arlington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-22

Workplace: on_site

Department: RTX-ESS

Description

Systems Engineer/ Cyber Technology Researcher

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Node is seeking a Cyber Technology Researcher to support this critical customer mission.

The Cyber Technology Researcher will be responsible for concurrently tracking, advising, and managing individual cases through their lifecycle – from initial submission to capability delivery and feedback. The researcher will adhere to established procedures to document technical requirements, develop potential courses of action, and oversee the implementation of capabilities aligned to those requirements.

Responsibilities:
- Conducting capability-based research into commercial and non-commercial technology solutions that address customer identified technology needs.
- Evaluating technology solutions against identified functional and technical customer requirements. Evaluations may include hands-on capability testing of trial licenses and open-source capabilities.
- Remaining up-to-date on emerging market technologies and products that relate to capabilities that may impact customer operations and analysis.
- Collaborating with knowledge management personnel to maintain an inventory of customer-procured technologies, tools, and data holdings relevant to mission needs.
- Meeting with and engaging customer request submitters to clarify requirements, discuss potential solutions, and ensure alignment between technology recommendations and customer mission needs.

Requirements

Required Skills:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred
- Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
- 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber operations, systems integration or related fields
- Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity operations and mission environments
- Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions
- Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and integration automation practices
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks
- Experience with incident response and mission-critical system operations
- Excellent communication and documentation skills

Desired Skills:
- ITIL, PMP, or similar operations/project management certification
- Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations
- Background in cybersecurity tool integration and automation
- Experience managing integrations in federated multi-stakeholder environments
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
- Experience with cloud operations and hybrid environment management
- Familiarity with malware analysis tools and cybersecurity platforms

Required Education:
BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience.

Desired Certifications:
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Health Saving Account
401K matching
Three weeks of PTO/Sick
11 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training

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About the Company

Node.Digital

Develops AI-driven digital solutions for missions

Node.Digital builds digital solutions using AI automation and machine learning to help clients achieve their missions. Its approach centers on designing and deploying AI-powered software that automates processes, analyzes data, and supports decision-making for complex, mission-focused problems. Unlike general software firms, Node.Digital emphasizes delivering tailored, mission-driven solutions that address each customer’s unique objectives. The company’s goal is to enable organizations to operate more effectively and achieve impactful outcomes by applying AI and ML to real-world challenges.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Herndon, VA
Founded: 2017

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