Cybersecurity Engineer III - Secure Enterprise & DoD RMF

Saalex Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

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 veteran-owned technology company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support military operations in San Diego, CA. The role involves designing, implementing, and securing IT and network systems. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and a relevant degree. Strong knowledge of security frameworks and various IT security practices is required. The position offers competitive benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or related field.
• Experience with system security principles, network security, or secure configurations.
• Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
• Required certifications as per DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP based on level).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure system architectures across enterprise IT and network environments.
• Lead cybersecurity engineering efforts including system hardening, secure configuration, and risk mitigation.
• Integrate security controls as per RMF and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
• Conduct advanced vulnerability analysis and threat modeling.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

IT security

System security principles

Network security

Secure configurations

Education

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

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

SIEM platforms

Job description

A veteran-owned technology company is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support military operations in San Diego, CA. The role involves designing, implementing, and securing IT and network systems. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and a relevant degree. Strong knowledge of security frameworks and various IT security practices is required. The position offers competitive benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.