Cybersecurity Engineer III

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support Navy mission-critical systems in San Diego, on-site. The role focuses on RMF-based Assessment & Authorization, maintaining accreditation packages, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

You will prepare SSPs, SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms; perform vulnerability assessments and STIG reviews; manage eMASS activities and ATO lifecycle; and monitor incidents and risk across DoD environments to support mission

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity or RMF environments.
• Active Secret Clearance and IAT Level III certification.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF-based A&A activities and maintain accreditation packages.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and STIG compliance reviews.
• Manage eMASS activities including IV&V reviews and ASR lifecycle.
• Conduct cybersecurity monitoring, incident triage, risk assessments and security control implementation across DoD environments.

Skills

RMF compliance

Cybersecurity monitoring

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Risk analysis

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree (Cybersecurity/IT/CS)

Tools

eMASS

DISA STIGs

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support a company focused on delivering Information Technology and cybersecurity services for U.S. Navy mission‑critical systems and infrastructure. This position is on‑site in San Diego, CA. The Cybersecurity Engineer III will support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) efforts, maintain cybersecurity compliance activities, and ensure systems remain aligned with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. This is an opportunity to directly support mission readiness by securing systems that enable critical Department of Defense operations.

Responsibilities for the Cybersecurity Engineer III include:

• Support RMF-based Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities and maintain system accreditation packages.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, STIG compliance reviews, security control validation, and remediation tracking.
• Manage eMASS activities including Quarterly IV&V reviews, Annual Security Reviews (ASR), POA&M updates, and ATO lifecycle support.
• Conduct cybersecurity monitoring, incident triage, risk assessments, and security control implementation across DoD environments.

Required Qualifications for the Cybersecurity Engineer III include:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, incident response, or RMF compliance environments.
• Experience with RMF, eMASS, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, security assessments, and accreditation processes.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, auditing, risk analysis, POA&M management, and security control implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• IAT Level III Certification required, including one of the following:
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • CASP+
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • GCED
  • GCIH

Compensation for the Cybersecurity Engineer III include:

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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