Cybersecurity Engineer I — RMF & System Hardening (DoD)

Saalex Corp.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in San Diego is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to support the Navy by designing and securing enterprise IT and network systems. The role requires 1-3 years of experience in IT security and knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks. Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and required certifications like Security+. The position encourages professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or IT security.
  • Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Required certifications align with DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP).

Responsibilities

  • Support cybersecurity engineering tasks including system hardening.
  • Assist in applying security controls and patches to systems.
  • Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering
IT security
System security principles
Network security
Secure configurations
Vulnerability scanning
Documentation for RMF and security compliance

Education

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

Tools

ACAS
HBSS
SIEM platforms

Job description

A specialized engineering firm in San Diego is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to support the Navy by designing and securing enterprise IT and network systems. The role requires 1-3 years of experience in IT security and knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks. Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and required certifications like Security+. The position encourages professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including health care and retirement plans.
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