Cyber Security Engineer III at TekSynap San Diego, CA

TekSynap; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Vacation time

Holidays

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support the Department of Navy in San Diego, California. The role involves applying expert knowledge of DoD policies and implementing cybersecurity practices to secure Navy systems.

Qualified candidates will have substantial experience in vulnerability assessments, firewall management, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields. A competitive benefits package includes health coverage, 401(k), and more.

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Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and military systems.
• Understanding of Navy shipboard cybersecurity protocols.
• RMF implementation experience.
• STIG application and validation.

Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity knowledge to secure Navy systems.
• Support RMF implementation and continuous monitoring.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments with ACAS.
• Remediate findings using vendor patches.

Skills

DoD cybersecurity policies

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Vulnerability assessments

Firewall configuration

Linux and Windows remediation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

eMASS

Cross Domain Solutions

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to join our team supporting the Department of Navy. TekSynap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive, well‑planned information management environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, military system specifications, and computer security best practices to secure Navy systems.
• Support the implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF), including boundary defense, A&A packages, and continuous monitoring.
• Configure and manage IA‑enabled appliances, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers/switches, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), ESS, and related technologies.
• Perform STIG implementation, configuration hardening, and compliance validation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and ensure mitigation via patching and secure configuration.
• Implement vendor security patches across Linux and Windows operating systems to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and update RMF documentation in eMASS, including test plans, security controls assessments, POA&Ms, and supporting artifacts.
• Support cybersecurity requirements specific to the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) and TSCE Program, including ship installation protocols and mission‑specific cybersecurity integration.

Required Qualifications

• Experience
  • A combined total of 10 years of full‑time professional experience across computer security, military systems, and DoD cybersecurity policy execution.
  • Understanding of NCRC and TSCE Program requirements, including Navy shipboard cybersecurity protocols.
  • RMF implementation and use of IA appliances such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers/switches, Cross Domain Solutions, eMASS, and ESS.
  • Application and validation of STIGs and secure configurations.
  • Conducting vulnerability scans using ACAS.
  • Remediating findings with vendor patches on Linux and Windows OS platforms.
• Certifications
  • DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level III (One of the Following): CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP.
• Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Clearance
  • Must possess a Secret clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special‑Sensitive Position).

Benefits

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Location: Naval Station, San Diego
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Day shift Monday‑Friday, with possible evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel: Less than 10%

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen
Secret clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special‑Sensitive Position)

Employment Practices

TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.