Principal Cyber Engineer - Chantilly, VA or Columbus, OH - Top with Security Clearance

Principal Cyber Engineer needed for a direct-hire opportunity with SOC's client to work in Chantilly, VA. US Citizenship with active Top Secret Clearance is required! Responsibilities * Outline project and program requirements, detailing cost factors, timelines, and technical goals. * Evaluate the effects of changes in scope, deadlines, and budget, and implement necessary adjustments. * Recommend the optimal combination of skills and expertise needed for successful program execution. * Create and present detailed updates on technical progress, financial status, and scheduling to both internal stakeholders and external partners. * Apply risk management principles to identify, assess, and address potential project risks. * Oversee the use of performance tracking tools like Earned Value Management (EVM) to support informed decision-making regarding subcontractor and partner performance. * Review and address the impact of project modifications on schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring corrective measures are taken as needed. * Define key performance indicators to monitor project progress and alignment with strategic objectives. * Maintain proactive communication with clients to clarify requirements and provide regular progress updates. * Cultivate strong client relationships to support business growth and identify new opportunities. * Coordinate activities across third-party vendors and internal teams to ensure project cohesion. * Demonstrate expertise in securing new business through strategic proposal development and client engagement. * Translate complex technical requirements into actionable project plans, including schedules and budgets. * Ensure timely creation of competitive, cost-effective technical solutions that meet client expectations before formal project requests are issued. * Implement review processes to verify that proposed technical work aligns with budgetary constraints. * Organize proposal teams, selecting strategic partners, subcontractors, and other collaborators as needed, while mentoring staff to support professional growth. * Contribute to strategic planning initiatives within the business unit to guide long-term objectives. * Deliver high-level presentations to senior leadership, providing insights into technical, financial, and project milestones. * Ensure that projects incorporate safety evaluations and establish best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. * Identify emerging technical areas for development, assess organizational strengths and weaknesses, and guide capability growth initiatives. * Participate in strategic investment discussions related to research, infrastructure, and employee development. * Build and maintain connections with technical leaders to encourage collaboration, support skills development, and promote high-quality project outcomes. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field to Cyber; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field * At least 12 years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in business development, program management or technical management * Track record of leading the technical design and execution of reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or other CNO related projects * Seasoned experience in the full lifecycle of projects (requirements, design, research/engineering, test, documentation, and maintenance) * Ability to speak to customers at varying levels of technical knowledge to relate value propositions to their mission * Ability to travel up to 25% of the time * Active SECRET clearance with willingness to obtain a TS/SCI clearance * Multiple examples of leading the entire technical solutioning and written volume for competitive proposals * Demonstrated ability to grow the scope of programs through on-contract growth Preferred Qualifications * Experience acting as a dual-hatted senior engineer and program manager for Cyber projects * Material participation in multi-year capture efforts * Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Employment Pre-requisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and d rug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Estimated Min Rate: $164500.00 Estimated Max Rate: $235000.00