IT professionals collaborating in a modern secure operations center

Careers at Ironclad Systems

Build Your Career with Us

Join a team of dedicated professionals protecting government digital infrastructure. At Ironclad Systems, you'll work on meaningful projects while growing your career in cybersecurity.

Why Join Ironclad?

We offer more than just a job — we offer a career with purpose.

Meaningful Work

Contribute to national security by protecting critical government infrastructure.

Career Growth

Continuous learning opportunities, certification support, and clear advancement paths.

Great Team

Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values personal time.

Team of professionals collaborating in a modern office environment

Our People, Our Strength

A collaborative culture that puts mission first

Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being.

Competitive salary packages
Comprehensive health benefits
Certification training and reimbursement
Flexible remote work options
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development programs
Performance-based bonuses
Cybersecurity engineer working at a multi-monitor workstation

Full Cert Reimbursement

CISSP | CEH | CompTIA | CCNA

Growth Programs

Mentorship · Training · Conferences

Senior professional mentoring a colleague in a modern workspace
Professionals collaborating on technical solutions

Work That Matters

Every day, our team helps protect the systems and data that keep the nation safe. Your expertise doesn't just fill a role — it drives the mission forward.

100%

Mission Focused

24/7

Support Ready

TS/SCI

Cleared Team

Open Positions

Explore current opportunities to join our team. All positions require an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Systems Engineer

Architect and implement mission internet systems, cloud infrastructure, and multi-cloud solutions including AWS/Azure networking, Android emulation, VPN tunneling, and infrastructure fingerprinting.

Full-time$180K – $250KTS/SCI – Poly
Social media & mobile app data collection/exploitation
Cloud-hosted Android emulation solutions
Multi-cloud obfuscation techniques
AWS/Azure networking & VPN tunneling
Infrastructure fingerprinting & attribution management
Technical design documentation & architecture diagrams
Cloud infrastructure provisioning & management
System hardening & security baseline configuration
Cross-team coordination on mission requirements
Troubleshooting & performance optimization
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Individual salaries are based on market structures, business needs, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

ISSE – Information Systems Security Engineer

Lead systems through all Assessment and Authorization phases to ATO, manage RMF/ICD-503 documentation, and support continuous monitoring with strong communication across security teams.

Full-time$150K – $240KTS/SCI – Poly
RMF & ICD-503 security documentation
Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle to ATO
POA&M management and risk remediation
Continuous monitoring & security control assessment
Security policy & compliance across teams
Rapid7, Nipper, NMAP vulnerability scanning
STIG implementation & compliance validation
System security plans (SSP) & risk assessments
Stakeholder briefings on security posture
Incident response coordination & reporting
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Individual salaries are based on market structures, business needs, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Software Developer

Develop modern web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, build RESTful APIs and microservices, manage CI/CD pipelines, and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Full-time$190K – $260KTS/SCI – Poly
React, Angular, Vue with Node.js backends
RESTful APIs & microservices architecture
PostgreSQL, MySQL database design & optimization
Docker/Podman containerization & Terraform IaC
Jenkins CI/CD pipeline management
Cloud-native AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda)
Agile/Scrum development methodology
Code reviews, unit testing & integration testing
Git version control & branching strategies
Technical documentation & API specifications
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Individual salaries are based on market structures, business needs, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Cloud Engineer

Engineer and support Windows environments, Azure AD, Microsoft Defender, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Conduct vulnerability scans and automate tasks using PowerShell.

Full-time$190K – $250KTS/SCI – Poly
Windows 10+ & Windows Server 2019 engineering
Microsoft Azure AD & Group Policy management
Microsoft Defender & Azure Virtual Desktop
Rapid7 vulnerability scanning & reporting
PowerShell scripting & task automation
Microsoft 365 administration & support
SCCM/Intune endpoint management
STIG compliance & system hardening
Cloud migration planning & execution
Incident troubleshooting & root cause analysis
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Individual salaries are based on market structures, business needs, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Network Engineer

Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Netscaler platforms. Monitor network traffic for security threats and translate requirements into enterprise solutions.

Full-time$180K – $240KTS/SCI – Poly
Cisco FTD & Palo Alto Panorama firewall management
Netscaler platform configuration & administration
Network security monitoring & threat mitigation
TCP/IP, OSI model & network protocols expertise
Enterprise requirements translation & design
Cross-functional collaboration on security standards
VPN configuration & remote access solutions
Network architecture diagrams & documentation
Packet capture analysis & traffic troubleshooting
ACL management & network segmentation
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Individual salaries are based on market structures, business needs, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

ServiceNow Developer

Develop, maintain, and enhance applications on the ServiceNow platform including ITSM, SPM PPM, APW, CMDB, ITOM/ITAM, CSM, ATF, DevSecOps, and Service Portal. Build CI/CD pipelines, conduct code reviews, and manage configuration across all environments.

Full-time$150K – $220KTS/SCI – PolyBethesda, MD
ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB, ITOM/ITAM & CSM development
SPM PPM, APW, ATF & Service Portal solutions
CI/CD pipeline development & DevSecOps practices
Unit testing, code reviews & configuration management
Process documentation, workflows & work plans
Cross-department coordination on project tasks
HTML/CSS & Jelly scripting experience
Configuration management certifications (desired)
UX/UI design & graphics design (desired)
Intelligence Community environment experience
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Individual salaries are based on market structures, business needs, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Systems Integrator

Maintain and support a critical application as the primary liaison between the client and development team. Translate mission and business needs into system-level, integration-ready outcomes across all software development phases.

Full-time$160K – $200KTS/SCI – PolyBethesda, MD
System, functional & interface requirements decomposition
Business workflow-to-IT systems mapping & dependency analysis
System-to-system interface & data exchange analysis
System artifacts, interface definitions & data flow diagrams
Traceability matrices & integration gap/risk identification
Interoperability & validation with engineering teams
Jira workflow management & task tracking
Agile facilitation — standups, backlog grooming
Security protocols & best practices understanding
Multi-project management & prioritization
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Individual salaries are based on market structures, business needs, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Don't See a Perfect Match?

We're always looking for talented IT and cybersecurity professionals. Send us your resume and let us know how you can contribute to our mission.

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