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# Security Engineer – Lead (R-00161) at True Zero Technologies

- **Company:** True Zero Technologies
- **Location:** Washington, DC / Maryland / Virginia
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/truezerotech/7e6558c5-cc33-42f2-a4ec-ca76a4657d19

## Job description

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.

Job Responsibilities This role will design, implement, and strengthen technical security capabilities that support RMF execution, FISMA requirements, and secure enterprise operations. This position calls for a senior engineer who can translate federal security requirements into operational controls, support engineering improvements across enterprise systems, and provide hands-on leadership in both enterprise and classified environments.

Job Duties

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- Lead cybersecurity engineering activities supporting enterprise systems and security capabilities
- Design, implement, and improve technical security controls and engineering practices
- Support implementation and optimization of security engineering practices aligned to RMF and FISMA requirements
- Assist with development and maintenance of secure configurations, engineering standards, and technical documentation
- Support technical implementation of continuous monitoring and automation capabilities
- Support engineering efforts tied to operational security tooling and platform effectiveness
- Provide engineering guidance for security monitoring, infrastructure protection, systems hardening, and secure integration
- Use MITRE ATT&CK to help identify control gaps, express defensive coverage limitations, and recommend technical remediation priorities
- Support implementation, administration, and engineering activities related to Splunk Enterprise Security
- Coordinate with operational, engineering, and government stakeholders on technical implementation priorities
- Support assessments, engineering reviews, and security improvements across systems and environments
- Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with mission needs

Job Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in cybersecurity engineering, systems security, and enterprise technical implementation
- Experience translating security requirements into technical designs and operational controls
- Experience supporting secure enterprise environments, including complex and high-visibility federal systems
- Familiarity with RMF-driven control implementation, secure system integration, engineering governance, and continuous monitoring support
- Experience using MITRE ATT&CK to assess defensive coverage, identify security engineering gaps, and support remediation planning
- Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security administration and security engineering support
- Ability to work effectively in classified environments within government controlled secure facilities
- Strong technical writing, engineering documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

Required Certifications

- CISSP
- ISSEP
- Splunk Certified Enterprise Security Admin

- Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Final)

We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:

- Competitive salary, paid twice per month
- Best in class medical coverage
- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
- Company wide new business incentive programs
- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
- Paternity/Maternity Leave
- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills

## About True Zero Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: True Zero Technologies is a veteran-owned small business delivering comprehensive cybersecurity programs and software solutions to public and private sector clients, with a focus on Zero Trust architecture and proactive defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Carl Salzano (CEO), Mike Fluharty (President), Jonathan Cooper (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, IT Services and IT Consulting
- **Target customers**: B2G; primarily federal, civilian, defense, and state/local government agencies, as well as commercial clients.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To fortify the cyber posture of clients across public and private sectors through cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and threat-centric strategies, with a commitment to supporting veterans.

## Products & Services
- **Cybersecurity Programs & Software Solutions**: Comprehensive services including 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) support, proactive incident response and recovery, security engineering and architecture, cyber threat intelligence, security audit support, endpoint security, penetration testing, and policy/TTP development.
- **Zero Trust Architecture**: Designing and implementing adaptive Zero Trust architectures for clients.
- **Managed Security Services**: Bespoke managed security services including compliance, implementation, and operation of security frameworks.
- **Consulting & Advisory**: Cybersecurity consulting for enterprise network and technical support, including DARPA and NASA contract work.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated at $1M–$5M; Total Funding: Not disclosed (bootstrapped). The company does not appear to have taken outside venture capital.
- **Notable Clients/Partners**:
    - Awarded a spot on DARPA’s $350 million **MANNUS** IDIQ contract delivering enterprise network, cybersecurity, and technical support.
    - Named an awardee on **NASA's SEWP VI** IT contract vehicle across all three categories (IT Solutions, Enterprise-wide IT Service Solutions, IT Mission-Based Services).
    - Partnered with the **University of Maryland** to create a True Zero-funded scholarship for the veteran community.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Employee headcount is 56 (+38.3% year-over-year), showing strong hiring momentum [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-zero-technologies).
    - LinkedIn followers grew +39.1% year-over-year to ~2,600+ [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-zero-technologies).
    - Actively hiring for 27 open positions across cybersecurity, engineering, and data science roles (as of recent data) [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/truezerotech).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)**: This status provides a distinct advantage in securing government contracts, as agencies have procurement goals for small and veteran-owned businesses.
- **Zero Trust Specialization**: True Zero is expert in one of the most sought-after cybersecurity frameworks in government (Zero Trust), which is a major priority for agencies like DARPA and NASA.
- **Proven Track Record**: Successfully won highly competitive spots on major government contracts (DARPA MANNUS, NASA SEWP VI), signaling strong credibility and capability.
- **Mission-Driven Focus**: Deep commitment to serving veterans and national security missions, which attracts talent with a sense of purpose.

## Strategic Focus
- **Government Market Expansion**: Leveraging contract vehicles like DARPA MANNUS and NASA SEWP VI to grow its footprint across federal, civilian, and defense agencies.
- **Zero Trust Leadership**: Doubling down on Zero Trust architecture as its core differentiator for state and local agencies.
- **Talent Growth**: Aggressively hiring skilled security and software professionals to scale delivery capacity and maintain its growth trajectory.
- **Community Investment**: Continuing its veteran outreach and scholarship programs as part of long-term brand and talent strategy.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: True Zero is a veteran-owned small business focused on high-impact national security missions. Employees often cite a sense of purpose and working on "missions that matter."
- **Strong Benefits Package**:
    - Best-in-class medical coverage with **100% of premiums paid** by True Zero.
    - Companywide new business incentive programs.
    - Contribution incentives for white papers, blog posts, internal webinars.
    - 3 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidays annually.
    - 401k program with **100% company match on the first 4%**.
    - Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet costs.
    - Paternity/Maternity leave.
    - Competitive salary paid twice per month [truezerotech.com](https://www.truezerotech.com/careers).
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Many roles listed as **100% Remote** (e.g., Cribl Engineer, AWS Workspaces SME) [truezerotech.com](https://www.truezerotech.com/careers).
- **Growth Opportunities**: High employee headcount growth (+38% YoY) suggests a rapidly scaling organization with opportunities for advancement.
- **Veteran-Friendly**: True Zero is committed to hiring veterans and maintaining a veteran-friendly workplace, with dedicated leadership and scholarship programs.

## Sources
1. [truezerotech.com](https://www.truezerotech.com/)
2. [truezerotech.com/careers](https://www.truezerotech.com/careers)
3. [linkedin.com/company/true-zero-technologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-zero-technologies)
4. [jobs.lever.co/truezerotech](https://jobs.lever.co/truezerotech)

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