Cybersecurity Engineer I

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Spot bonuses

Educational assistance

Job summary

Information Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to support NIWC PAC IT management services, focusing on A&A accreditation, risk management, and monitoring operations.

The role emphasizes security control testing and remediation, as well as developing SSP, SAP, and SAR documents. This 100% on-site position in San Diego requires 1+ years of relevant experience and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; intermediate-level exposure to complex tasks.
• Active security clearance (Secret) required.
• IAT II (one of the following): CyTA+, Security+, CCNA - Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP.

Responsibilities

• Test and apply security controls based on security categorization, the application of overlays (privacy, classified, intel, etc.) and security control tailoring (AI, NOFORN, etc.).
• Conduct active and passive reconnaissance of data, with the ability to assess and author Plans of Milestones and Actions (POA&Ms) containing accurate and verifiable mitigation statements, milestone tracking, and applying to the most relevant security control.
• Development of comprehensive required A&A documentation, including System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), etc.
• Adherence to the eMASS scheduled tasking within the accreditation cycle, including Quarterly Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), quarterly STIG checks, Annual Security Review (ASR), monthly POA&M updates, and resubmission for ATO, ATC, IATC and IATT as applicable.
• Maintenance of DISA circuit connections (CCSDs), inheritance from accredited systems and cloud service providers, and the workflow schedule on accreditations.

Skills

Risk Identification and Mitigation

Security Testing, Auditing, and Remedi

Information Security Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to support the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract. The Cybersecurity Engineer III will be responsible for supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) accreditation efforts. This role maintains cybersecurity monitoring operations, performs triage to assess the scope and impact of incidents, identifies vulnerabilities, and recommends remediation strategies. The role requires in-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework.

This position is 100% onsite.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Test and apply security controls based on security categorization, the application of overlays (privacy, classified, intel, etc.) and security control tailoring (AI, NOFORN, etc.).
• Conduct active and passive reconnaissance of data, with the ability to assess and author Plans of Milestones and Actions (POA&Ms) containing accurate and verifiable mitigation statements, milestone tracking, and applying to the most relevant security control.
• Development of comprehensive required A&A documentation, including System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), etc.
• Adherence to the eMASS scheduled tasking within the accreditation cycle, including Quarterly Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), quarterly STIG checks, Annual Security Review (ASR), monthly POA&M updates, and resubmission for ATO, ATC, IATC and IATT as applicable.
• Maintenance of DISA circuit connections (CCSDs), inheritance from accredited systems and cloud service providers, and the workflow schedule on accreditations.

Why Work For ISS?

At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Requirements

Clearance Level

Secret

Certifications

IAT II (one of the following)

• CyTA+
• Security+
• CCNA - Security
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; intermediate-level exposure to complex tasks.

Skills & Competencies:

• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Security Testing, Auditing, and Remediation
• Information Security Governance