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Data Engineer | Active Top Secret clearance

Yorktown, VA

$101K - $121K/yr

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Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Amazon Relational Database ...

Data Engineer | Active Top Secret clearance

Mechanicsburg, PA

$108K - $130K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Amazon Relational Database ...

Cybersecurity Engineer w/Top Secret Clearance

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$175K - $230K/yr

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Must possess a Top Secret clearance with a favorable NACLC and be eligible for an IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical-Sensitive clearance. RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform a variety of technical and analytical ...

Cybersecurity Engineer w/Top Secret Clearance

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$175K - $230K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must possess a Top Secret clearance with a favorable NACLC and be eligible for an IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical-Sensitive clearance. RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform a variety of technical and analytical ...

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How much do intern top secret clearance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern top secret clearance in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the intern top secret clearance position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intern with Top Secret Clearance, you need eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance, strong academic performance (often in fields like engineering, computer science, or political science), and a demonstrated commitment to integrity and confidentiality. Familiarity with secure communication tools, data analysis software, or classified document management systems is often required. Excellent attention to detail, discretion, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills make candidates stand out in this high-trust environment. These competencies are critical because the role involves handling sensitive information and working within strictly regulated protocols to support national security objectives.

What is an intern top secret clearance?

An Intern Top Secret Clearance job is a temporary position for students or recent graduates who have obtained or are eligible for a Top Secret security clearance. These internships are typically offered by government agencies or defense contractors and involve working on classified projects. Interns may assist with research, data analysis, administrative tasks, or technical support while adhering to strict security protocols. The clearance allows access to sensitive information necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.

What kind of projects or tasks can I expect to work on as an intern with top secret clearance?

As an Intern with Top Secret Clearance, you may assist in research, data analysis, report preparation, and supporting ongoing classified projects, often under the supervision of experienced professionals. Your daily tasks could involve reviewing sensitive documents, helping maintain secure information systems, or supporting operational planning and coordination. You'll typically work as part of a multidisciplinary team, where collaboration, strict adherence to protocols, and confidentiality are paramount. This hands-on experience offers valuable insight into security-focused careers and often serves as a pathway to full-time positions or further advancement within government or defense organizations.

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Infographic showing various Intern Top Secret Clearance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.

Consultant (Technical, Top Secret Clearance)

Appian Corporation

Mclean, VA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Are you looking to combine your passion for technology with your penchant for strategic problem solving? Appian Customer success is obsessed with great customer outcomes. We deliver mission-critical business impact fast and are directly responsible for partnering with our customers to bring their best ideas to life. Joining the Customer Success team provides you with the support and growth you need to strengthen and evolve your consulting skills while driving next-generation, AI-powered digital transformations.
We are seeking a Consultant to join our Customer Success team. In this role, you will be engaging with our customers post-sales to develop software solutions on the Appian platform. These applications help companies drive digital transformation and competitive differentiation. Your primary responsibility will be to work throughout the entire project life-cycle to define, design, develop and implement custom software and AI solutions using Appian's platform for our commercial clients. This includes working within an agile environment to understand our client's business processes and technical needs, launch new relational data models in production, and developing APIs to integrate with multiple systems. You'll brainstorm AI use cases and implement Appian's AI tools by applying retrieval augment generation (RAG), agentic workflows, prompt engineering and the latest generative models as a part of transforming how customers run their organization. You will also collaborate with client's technical teams and business users as needed throughout the entire software and development life cycle and drive adoption by empowering clients to become self-sufficient with building process applications on their own.
This role is based at our Headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
To be successful in this role, you need:
  • The ability to work with clients to define business processes and gather functional and technical system requirements
  • Excellent communication skills, passion for technology and continuous learning, and affinity for asking "why" and solving the right problems
  • History of success on cross-functional teams; experience building products using agile methodologies (pair programming, stand-ups, planning sessions, and sprints)
  • Basic understanding of object oriented programming, experience working with relational databases and database design/data modeling, and SQL skills (writing queries, joins, views, etc)
  • Knowledge of software testing practices (test-driven development, automated test suites within a continuous integration framework); integrations experience using APIs such as REST and SOAP, JDBC connections, and web services; familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Application Integration, Database, Developer Tools, Management & Governance, and Elastic Containers (preferred)

Basic qualifications:
  • An Active Government Clearance (Top Secret or higher, without any limitations) is required for this opening
  • Ability and interest to maintain an Active TS:SCI Clearance (CI or FLS), with the ability and willingness to perform work within cleared facilities (SCIF work is required)
  • 1+ years of experience with hands-on software development or technical consulting
  • B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree
  • Willingness to travel; 20% or less annually to support customer engagement
  • A government sponsored clearance at the Top Secret level or higher and willingness to work in a SCIF environment

The base salary range provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a government clearance differential. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range
$75,000-$175,000 USD
Tools and Resources
  • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
  • Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
  • Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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