Cybersecurity Engineer III - 176531

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support Navy mission-critical IT and cybersecurity services. This on-site role in San Diego requires RMF/A&A expertise and active Secret clearance to ensure DoD systems remain compliant with RMF requirements.

You will develop SSPs, SAPs, SARs and POA&Ms, conduct vulnerability assessments, and manage eMASS activities including IV&V and ASR reviews. Strong monitoring, incident response and risk analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity or RMF-related experience.
• Experience with RMF, eMASS, STIGs, vulnerability management, assessments, and accreditation processes.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, incident response, auditing, risk analysis, POA&M management, and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF-based A&A activities and maintain accreditation packages.
• Develop/maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and STIG reviews; track remediation.

Skills

RMF compliance

Incident response

Risk analysis

Security monitoring

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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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