Cybersecurity Engineer III

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Systems Solutions, INC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support the NIWC PAC IT Management Support Services contract. The role emphasizes A&A accreditation, monitoring, and incident triage to assess scope and impact under RMF.

100% onsite in San Diego, CA. You will develop SSP/SAP/SAR documentation, perform IV&V and STIG checks, and advise on remediation strategies. 10+ years of cybersecurity experience and security certs preferred, with an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response.

Responsibilities

• Support A&A accreditation efforts and RMF compliance.
• Maintain cybersecurity monitoring operations and triage incidents.
• Develop and maintain SSP, SAP, SAR documentation.
• Adhere to IV&V, STIG checks, ASR, and POA&Ms within accreditation cycle.

Skills

Cybersecurity Monitoring

Incident Response

Security Testing & Remediation

Data Analytics & Risk Assessment

Tools

eMASS

STIG Management

Job description

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III 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&Ms 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

• IAM Level II (one of the following)
• CASP+
• CAP
• CISM
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GSLC

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response.
• Certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Skills & Competencies:

• Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response
• Security Testing, Auditing, and Remediation
• Data Analytics and Risk Assessment
• Proficiency with IT Security Software and Web Security Tools