Task Force Talent LLC · Kirkland, WashingtonContact us

Science, engineering, and security careers

Specialized technical 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

  • Software, Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Engineers31 openingsArlington, VA$85k–$233kSecret
  • Systems, Network, Database, and Cloud Engineers26 openingsCentral Maryland$150k–$250kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Software Engineers15 openingsNorthern Virginia$84k–$250kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Software Engineers13 openingsCentral Maryland$140k–$222kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Cloud, DevOps, and Systems Engineers12 openingsChantilly, VA$122k–$340kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Program, Project, and Product Managers and Analysts11 openingsArlington, VA$85k–$233kSecret to TS/SCI
  • Software Engineers and Engineering Managers9 openingsNorthern Virginia$120k–$250kNo clearance
  • Training, Technical Writing, and User Support8 openingsArlington, VA$67k–$290kSecret to TS/SCI
  • Intelligence and Mission Analysts6 openingsArlington, VA and Laurel, MD$140k–$155kTS or TS/SCI
  • Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers5 openingsNorthern Virginia and Maryland$140k–$230kTS/SCI
  • Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Customer Experience4 openingsNorthern Virginia$95k–$170kNo clearance
  • Sales, Business Development, and Solutions Engineers4 openingsNorthern Virginia$80k–$184kMostly no clearance
  • CNO Developers, Reverse Engineers, and Vulnerability Researchers4 openingsAnnapolis Junction, MD$148k–$325kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • CNO Developers, Reverse Engineers, and Cyber Operators2 openingsNorthern Virginia$114k–$231kTS/SCI + polygraph
  • Cybersecurity Engineers and Analysts1 openingTysons, VA$145k–$218kTS/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.

For candidates

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.

Information for employers

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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Monthly list of open roles

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