Sr. Principal Information Security Engineer
Clarity Innovations · Springfield, VA
$139–314kNew
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Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.
Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
Role Description:
The Security/AI Assurance Engineer will ensure that all capabilities developed by the team comply with security requirements, classification boundaries, IC security policies, and applicable RMF/cATO processes. Security will be incorporated throughout architecture, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment rather than treated as a final approval activity.
The engineer will conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, security testing, AI-specific risk assessment, and compliance documentation. The position will also support the Government's software approval process and work closely with the platform and software engineers to automate security controls wherever practical.
Technical Skills:
RMF
cATO/DevSecOps security practices
Security architecture
Threat modeling
Vulnerability management
Security testing
Application security
API security
Container security
Kubernetes security
Cloud security
Identity and access management
Authentication/authorization
Encryption and key management
Logging and security monitoring
Linux security
Network segmentation
Data classification and handling
Secure SDLC
SBOM and software supply-chain security
NIST cybersecurity frameworks
STIGs and/or applicable government security controls
AI/ML security and AI assurance
Salary Range: $139,000 - $314,000
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posted 2026-09-11