- Company Name
- J-vers
- Job Title
- Cybersecurity Engineer III
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cybersecurity Engineer III
**Role Summary:**
Senior engineer responsible for planning, executing, and documenting Defense‑Industrial‑Base cybersecurity activities. Develops Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages, maintains security plans, performs FISMA/Continuous Monitoring, and drives vulnerability remediation across DoD networks in Linux and Windows environments. Collaborates with Blue/Red teams and IA specialists to protect mission‑critical systems.
**Expectations:**
- Acquire and maintain an active Secret clearance (IT Level II).
- Demonstrate 10+ years of professional experience in DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and vulnerability management.
- Hold a DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level III baseline certification (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (Associate), CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
- Provide clear, concise written and oral communications for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Create and update A&A documentation:
- Authorization Boundary Diagrams
- System Security Plans
- Privacy Impact Assessments
- e‑Authentication & Implementation Plans
- Continuous Monitoring Plans
- Ports/Protocols/Services Registration
- POA&M
2. Conduct annual FISMA assessments and Continuous Monitoring programs.
3. Execute ACAS tool testing, SCAP/STIG checks (Tenable Nessus, DISA STIGs).
4. Develop test plans, run manual and automated scans, and document findings.
5. Identify, document, and track remediation of security weaknesses.
6. Coordinate with network, endpoint, and cross‑domain solutions to enforce IA boundaries.
7. Collaborate with Blue/Red teams and broader security organization to strengthen defensive posture.
**Required Skills:**
- In‑depth knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF, and DoD 8570.01‑M standards.
- Expertise with ACAS, SCAP, STIG, Tenable Nessus, and DISA test tools.
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows security hardening.
- Strong written and verbal communication for security documentation and briefings.
- Ability to develop and maintain complex security documentation and ROAMs.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment, remediation, and POA&M management.
- Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, CDS, EMASS, ESS.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level III baseline certification (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (Associate), CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
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Chula vista, United states
On site
Senior
16-12-2025