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Science, engineering, and security careers

Specialized talent for innovative companies.

We recruit science, engineering, security, and business professionals, from entry level to executive, for leading companies.

Our clients range from early-stage ventures to the Fortune 500, including government contractors.

We are an established source of candidates for positions that require a U.S. security clearance.

Apply once for all roles

A single application is reviewed against every current and upcoming search, so there is no need to choose a specific role.

Current searches · October 2026

  • Cloud, DevOps, and Systems Engineers4 openingsChantilly, VA$120k–$265kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Cloud, DevOps, and Systems Engineers5 openingsHerndon, VA$120k–$340kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Cloud, DevOps, or Systems Engineer1 openingTysons Corner, VAUp to $225kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Cloud, DevOps, or Systems Engineer1 openingArlington, VA$150k–$260kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Cloud, DevOps, or Systems Engineer1 openingFalls Church, VA$185k–$230kTS/SCI
  • CNO Developer, Reverse Engineer, or Cyber Operator1 openingArlington, VA$150k–$235kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • CNO Developer, Reverse Engineer, or Cyber Operator1 openingHerndon, VA$110k–$165kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • CNO Developers, Reverse Engineers, and Vulnerability Researchers4 openingsLaurel, MD$145k–$325kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Cybersecurity Engineer1 openingTysons Corner, VA$145k–$220kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer1 openingChantilly, VAUp to $225kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer1 openingArlington, VA$150k–$200kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers2 openingsFalls Church, VA$185k–$230kTS/SCI
  • Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers2 openingsFort Belvoir, VA$140k–$230kTS/SCI
  • Defense Acquisition Data Specialist1 openingArlington, VA$125k–$220kNo clearance
  • Intelligence and Mission Analyst1 openingArlington, VA$150k–$190kTS/SCI
  • Intelligence and Mission Analysts5 openingsArlington, VA$140k–$155kSecret or Top Secret
  • Program, Project, and Product Managers and Analysts7 openingsArlington, VA$85k–$235kSecret or Top Secret
  • Program, Project, or Product Manager2 openingsArlington, VA$120k–$180kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Program, Project, or Product Manager1 openingAnnapolis Junction, MDUp to $190kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Program, Project, or Product Manager1 openingHerndon, VA$140k–$220kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Sales or Business Development Professional1 openingArlington, VA$125k–$220kNo clearance
  • Sales or Business Development Professional1 openingArlington, VA$85k–$185kSecret or Top Secret
  • Software Engineer1 openingTysons Corner, VAUp to $225kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Software Engineer1 openingFalls Church, VA$185k–$230kTS/SCI
  • Software Engineers and Engineering Managers6 openingsVienna, VA$120k–$250kNo clearance
  • Software Engineers and Engineering Managers4 openingsArlington, VA$170k–$220kNo clearance
  • Software Engineers, All Levels8 openingsAnnapolis Junction, MDUp to $250k+TS/SCI + polygraph
  • Software Engineers, All Levels10 openingsHerndon, VA$80k–$250kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Software Engineers, All Levels6 openingsLaurel, MD$135k–$225kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Software Engineers, All Levels4 openingsChantilly, VA$120k–$240kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Software, Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Engineers31 openingsArlington, VA$85k–$235kSecret or Top Secret
  • Systems Administrators, Network, Database, and Cloud Engineers9 openingsLaurel, MDUp to $250k+TS/SCI + polygraph
  • Systems Administrators, Network, Database, and Cloud Engineers17 openingsAnnapolis Junction, MDUp to $250k+TS/SCI + polygraph
  • Training, Technical Writing, and User Support6 openingsArlington, VA$65k–$170kSecret or Top Secret
  • Training, Technical Writing, or User Support Specialist1 openingAnnapolis Junction, MDUp to $190kTS/SCI + polygraph

These listings represent the roles we are currently filling. Benefits vary by employer and generally include medical, dental, a retirement plan, and paid time off. Not every search is posted, and a single application covers all of them.

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No cost to candidates

Hiring companies pay our fees, and only when a placement is made.

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For employers

Contingency search for technical roles

You pay no placement fee unless you hire a candidate we introduce. Our team brings technical, government, and industry experience to each search, and we screen every candidate against the actual requirements of the role.

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Testimonials

“Jonathan's expertise at matching my skills with those of the company was key to my finding a great new job that I really enjoy. He understood and respected my work experience and after talking to me, he knew my career interests as well.”
F.S., Senior Software Engineer
“Thank you. This was a really difficult role for us to fill, and we really liked [candidate]. I'm looking forward to our continued partnership.”
C.M., Head of People Operations, startup company

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