Cyber Security Engineer III - SIGINT - San Diego

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon C5I, a division of Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., seeks a Cyber Security Engineer III with 4–8 years of experience for work in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on leading security configurations, maintaining authority to operate, and ensuring a strong security posture across development and fielded systems.

The successful candidate will work with DISA STIGs, RMF, and IA requirements, collaborate with software teams to embed secure practices, and support DoD mission-related programs in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–8 years in Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years RMF experience preparing and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy (A&A).
• IA Level I cert or higher (e.g., A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP).
• 2+ years with Tenable Security Center and Nessus.
• 2+ years with SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC).
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4/5.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI access; U.S. Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, implement, and maintain STIGs across Windows, Linux, network, and virtualization.
• Plan, upgrade, and monitor cybersecurity measures to improve posture.
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure secure coding practices.
• Assess vulnerabilities in releases and propose remediation or risk mitigation.
• Ensure security controls during development and in fielded systems.
• Engage with release planning to advocate secure, relevant design.

Skills

STIGs interpretation

RMF

IA concepts

NIST SP 800-53

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Nessus

SCAP Compliance Checker

Job description

Epsilon C5I (www.epsilonsystems.com/c5i), focused on software development and systems engineering for complex command, control, intelligence and combat systems, is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer III with 4-8 years of experience for work in San Diego, CA. Our engineering efforts provide the warfighter with tools to support critical support to operational missions to improve targeting capabilities. If you have a passion for excellence in engineering and enjoy working on challenging projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment – read on!

Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer shallbe responsible for leadingmultiple efforts for system configurations maintaining authority to operate. The Cybersecurity Engineer conducts information system security engineering activities, such as capturing and tracking evolving information security requirements and ensuring the system maintains a strong security posture through purposeful design and configuration.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Experience interpreting, implementing, and maintaining DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across Windows, Linux, network, and virtualization platforms.
• Plan, implement, upgrade, and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to maintain and improve the system’s cybersecurity posture.
• Work with a software team to ensure code is designed securely throughout development.
• Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities of releases for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place during development and in fielded systems.
• Proactively engage with software and system release planning to advocate for designing a system that is secure and technically relevant.

Required Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• four to eight (4-8) years of Experience in Cyber Security, Systems Engineering or related field
• Five or more (5+) years of NIA or NSA RMF experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements.
• Information Assurance (IA) Level I or higher certification (e.g., A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP)
• Two or more years of experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus.
• Two or more years of experience with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC).
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4 or Rev 5.
• Strong interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, and professional demeanor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective team player with highly proficient customer service skills.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Candidate must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI access.
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity and, three or more (3+) years of experience with NIA or NSA RMF experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $135,000-170,000 annually. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations

• Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy.
• Prolonged use of computer (typing/keyboarding).
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, standing, and walking.
• Ability to travel by car, air or other means of transportation, if required.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.