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# Cybersecurity Engineer - 177360

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Vulnerability Management, SARS Software Products, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9272974/cybersecurity-engineer-177360

## About the Role

Required Clearance:

 * Active Secret Clearance

Required Certification (IAT Level III): Must possess one of the following:

 * CASP+
 * CCNP Security
 * CISA
 * CISSP (or Associate)
 * GCED
 * GCIH, * 10+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or incident response experience
 * Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
 * Experience with eMASS and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements
 * Experience authoring RMF accreditation documentation
 * Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and security auditing
 * Experience supporting accreditation and authorization activities within DoD environments

Preferred Qualifications:

 * CISSP Certification
 * Prior experience supporting NIWC Pacific or similar DoD organizations

## Description

* Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) accreditation efforts in accordance with RMF requirements.
 * Test and apply security controls based on security categorization, overlays (privacy, classified, intelligence, etc.), and security control tailoring.
 * Conduct active and passive reconnaissance activities and assess cybersecurity risks.
 * Develop and maintain Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) with accurate mitigation strategies and milestone tracking.
 * Create and maintain accreditation documentation, including:
 + System Security Plans (SSPs)
 + Security Assessment Plans (SAPs)
 + Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
 + Related RMF documentation
 * Manage eMASS tasking throughout the accreditation lifecycle, including:
 + Quarterly Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
 + Quarterly STIG Reviews
 + Annual Security Reviews (ASRs)
 + Monthly POA&M updates
 + ATO, ATC, IATC, and IATT package submissions
 * Maintain DISA circuit connections (CCSDs), inheritance relationships, and accreditation workflows.
 * Monitor security posture, perform vulnerability assessments, and recommend remediation actions.
 * Support cybersecurity monitoring and incident response activities.
 * Assess incidents to determine scope, impact, and required corrective actions.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders, system owners, and security teams to maintain compliance requirements.
 * Work closely with mission owners and cybersecurity personnel to ensure systems remain compliant and accreditation-ready.