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# Cybersecurity Engineer III

- **Company:** Seneca Resources
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $140,005.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Elasticsearch, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
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## About the Role

* Secret security clearance with IAT III certification (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH)
 * Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
 * 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response, with at least 3 years hands-on with the Elastic Stack

 * Expertise in cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessment
 * Proficiency with SIEM tools, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network security tools
 * Strong analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and risk assessment

## Description

Join a dynamic team supporting the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract as a Cybersecurity Engineer III. This role is vital in investigating, responding to, and reporting on cybersecurity incidents. You'll maintain cybersecurity monitoring operations, perform incident triage, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend effective remediation strategies. Your proactive threat hunting and root cause analysis will help safeguard critical systems, ensuring stakeholders are informed and systems resilient. This position demands expertise in cybersecurity threats, incident response, and advanced monitoring tools, with opportunities to lead and mentor within a collaborative environment.


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