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# Cyber Engineer III

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Information Leak Prevention, Elasticsearch, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Web Application Security, Security Information and Event Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Data Analytics, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9031042/cyber-engineer-iii

## About the Role

+ 10+ years of cybersecurity or incident response experience
 + 3+ years of hands-on administration and engineering with the Elastic Stack
*

 + Bachelors Degree
*

 + CASP+
 + CCNP Security
 + CISA
 + CISSP (or Associate) (preferred)
 + GCED
 + GCIH

 * Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response
 * Threat Hunting and Computer Network Defense (CND)
 * Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 * Root Cause Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment
 * Data Loss Prevention, Firewalls, and Network Security
 * Security Testing, Auditing, and Remediation
 * Data Analytics and Risk Assessment
 * Proficiency with IT Security Software and Web Security Tools

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a to support the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract based in . This position is a role that will be . This position is critical in safeguarding our network and assets, ensuring robust security measures and procedures are maintained. As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in incident response, threat hunting, and cybersecurity monitoring operations within a high-stakes environment protecting substantial assets.

 * Lead and execute cybersecurity incident response activities, including investigation, reporting, and remediation.
 * Perform cyber incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact.
 * Administer and maintain enterprise environments.
 * Conduct proactive threat hunting using Computer Network Defense (CND) tools (IDS, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs).
 * Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies to strengthen cybersecurity posture.
 * Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and define follow-up corrective actions.
 * Maintain detailed documentation and accurate incident records.
 * Provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders to improve overall security posture.
 * Stay current with cybersecurity threats, trends, and incident response best practices.
 * Mentor team members and lead complex incident response efforts when required.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure both cloud and on-prem environments.


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