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# Cybersecurity Engineer III

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Software Vulnerability Management, SARS Software Products, Information Technology, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9245177/cybersecurity-engineer-iii

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, incident response, or RMF compliance environments.
 * Experience with RMF, eMASS, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, security assessments, and accreditation processes.
 * Strong understanding of cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, auditing, risk analysis, POA&M management, and security control implementation.
 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
 * Active Secret Security Clearance required.
 * IAT Level III Certification required, including one of the following:
 + CISSP (or Associate)
 + CASP+
 + CCNP Security
 + CISA

## Description

* Support RMF-based Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities and maintain system accreditation packages.
 * Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms.
 * Perform vulnerability assessments, STIG compliance reviews, security control validation, and remediation tracking.
 * Manage eMASS activities including Quarterly IV&V reviews, Annual Security Reviews (ASR), POA&M updates, and ATO lifecycle support.
 * Conduct cybersecurity monitoring, incident triage, risk assessments, and security control implementation across DoD environments.