Cybersecurity Engineer - 173489 - 176003

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Leave

Résumé du poste

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a DoD customer in San Diego, CA. This full-time, 100% onsite role focuses on RMF implementation, accreditation activities, and cybersecurity monitoring within a mission-critical environment.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will manage A&A lifecycle tasks, create and maintain SSP/SAP/SAR, and coordinate with security teams to ensure compliance and accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or incident response experience.
• Strong understanding of RMF and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience with eMASS and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience authoring RMF accreditation documentation (SSP, SAP, SAR).
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and security auditing.
• Experience supporting accreditation and authorization activities within DoD environments.

Responsabilités

• Support A&A accreditation efforts per RMF requirements.
• Test and apply security controls based on security categorization and tailoring.
• Conduct active and passive reconnaissance and assess cybersecurity risks.
• Develop and maintain POA&Ms with accurate mitigation strategies.
• Create and maintain accreditation documentation (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, RMF docs).
• Manage eMASS tasking across the accreditation lifecycle (IV&V, STIG reviews, ASRs, POA&M updates).
• Maintain DISA circuit connections, 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 corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and system owners to maintain compliance.
• Work with mission owners to ensure systems remain accreditation-ready.

Connaissances

RMF knowledge

Vulnerability assessment

DoD cybersecurity

Incident response

Formation

IAT Level III certification

Outils

eMASS

DISA STIGs

Security auditing tools

Description du poste

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a Department of Defense (DoD) customer based in San Diego, CA. This position is a full-time role that will be 100% onsite. This position is critical in safeguarding enterprise systems and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements throughout the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle. As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, and accreditation activities within a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Compensation:

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave (where required by law)

This job opens for applications on 10/16/2026. Applications for this position will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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