Cybersecurity Engineer III

Cybersecurity Engineer III position supporting a critical Department of Defense program at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC). This role focuses on Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities, cybersecurity compliance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation efforts for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) efforts in accordance with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop, maintain, and update accreditation documentation including:
  • System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Security Assessment Plans (SAPs)
  • Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
  • Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Perform security control implementation, testing, validation, and compliance reviews.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk analyses.
• Manage and update eMASS packages throughout the accreditation lifecycle.
• Support continuous monitoring activities including:
  • Quarterly IV&V reviews
  • STIG compliance assessments
  • Annual Security Reviews (ASRs)
  • Monthly POA&M updates
• Assist with ATO, ATC, IATT, and related authorization processes.
• Maintain DISA circuit connection documentation and inherited security controls.
• Perform incident triage and cybersecurity monitoring activities.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with system owners, engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• IAT III Certification (CASP+, CISSP, CISA, CCNP Security, GCED, or GCIH)

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP Certification
• Previous experience supporting NIWC, NAVWAR, Navy, DoD, or Federal cybersecurity programs
• ISSO, ISSE, RMF Analyst, A&A Analyst, or Security Compliance background
• Experience supporting classified systems and accreditation efforts
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity monitoring and incident response processes

Pay

$67-$72/hr

Schedule

6-Month Contract-to-Hire, 100% Onsite (San Diego, CA)

Benefits

• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program
• Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants
• Access to a certified Career Coach