Cybersecurity Engineer - San Diego, CA

VetJobs•San Diego, CA

1d•$77,571 - $129,286•Hybrid

About The Position

Precise Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to coordinate cybersecurity activities, including support, documentation, planning, and development. The role supports system validation and authorization to operate (ATO) by preparing and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, coordinating cybersecurity operations, and maintaining documentation for system baseline variants that have achieved ATO. The engineer will work with program technical leads, develop mitigation plans, independently execute client tasks, and communicate analysis and results to technical and non-technical audiences. The position also develops cybersecurity update presentations for senior stakeholders, including analysis of NIST controls and expected impacts on systems and workloads. The role may allow hybrid work, but employees must be willing and able to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs. The job posting states that positions are onsite unless otherwise specified. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial-related discipline, DoD 8140 qualification equivalent to at least the former DoD 8570 IAT II, and at least three years of relevant experience. An active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The annual salary range is $77,571.36–$129,285.60.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a technical or managerial-related discipline.
DoD 8140 qualification, including relevant education, training, and certifications, equivalent to the former DoD 8570 IAT II at a minimum.
At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, engineering, Test and Evaluation (T&E), or an A&A-related field.
Experience with Information Assurance tools such as DISA eMASS and ACAS.
Experience working with IT systems for a DoD or government agency.
Experience leading Navy RMF projects, including A&A for systems up to TS/SCI, and preparing, directly developing, and maintaining RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables.
Experience implementing security controls and policies, conducting cybersecurity compliance testing with industry-standard tools, and performing vulnerability analysis and remediation for networks, systems, and communications protocols.
Experience with eMASS, including developing Security Plans and processing packages through workflows, assisting with security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations.
Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies such as Windows, Linux, networking, virtualization, or containers.
Experience with architecture visualization and developing and maintaining system artifacts, including Boundary Diagrams and Data Flow Diagrams.
Ability to work independently, execute assigned tasks, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, identify problems, develop analyses and solutions, communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences, and lead client tasks through completion.
Active TS/SCI security clearance and current/active Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship, required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD STIGs, Evaluate-STIG, and tools such as ACAS.
Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines.
Experience implementing automation methodologies and processes.
Experience deploying, implementing, maintaining, and integrating cybersecurity tools and applications in alignment with the current threat landscape, and analyzing risks and opportunities at tactical and strategic levels.
Experience with network engineering functions and Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, as well as network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools.
Experience developing and maintaining cyber schedule, performance, and quality metrics within the systems development and acquisition lifecycles.
Experience with Navy initiatives and PMW 160 systems, such as CANES, PAS, ACS, and ADNS.
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical discipline.
Operating system certifications such as Windows, RedHat, or Linux.
Familiarity with OCF Platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare, develop, and maintain RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables to support system validation and ATO.
Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
Coordinate day-to-day cybersecurity operations with program technical leads to identify cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans.
Maintain RMF documents for system baseline variants that have achieved ATO.
Independently identify problems, devise analyses and solutions, communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences, and lead client tasks from inception to completion.
Develop and deliver cybersecurity update presentations to senior stakeholders, incorporating analysis of NIST controls and expected system and workload impacts.