Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Navy Mission

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting and matching

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Navy Mission in San Diego, CA. The role involves leading cybersecurity accreditation activities for Department of War systems, managing authorization packages, and performing vulnerability management and risk assessments.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and be familiar with NIST 800-53 compliance standards. A Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required for this on-site position.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in systems administration.
Experience with developing and remediating POA&M.
Understanding of common TCP/IP concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead RMF efforts across all RMF steps.
Develop and maintain RMF artifacts.
Conduct ACAS scans on various devices.

Skills

NIST 800-53 compliance

VMWare

Bash

Python

Tenable Security Center

Security+

CCNA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Security+, CCNA, or equivalent

Tools

Tenable Security Center/Nessus

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Compensation: $135,000 - $230,000 / year

Department: Engineering
Location: San Diego, CA

Description

About The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting‑edge cloud‑based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission‑critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer Navy Mission to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team based out of our San Diego, CA location.

The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer – Navy Mission Systems will lead and support cybersecurity accreditation activities for mission‑critical Department of War systems, including Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and security engineering activities supporting U.S. Navy programs.

Clearance & Location Requirements

All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on‑site position requiring at least five days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.

Key Responsibilities

Lead RMF efforts across all six RMF steps including Categorization, Control Selection, Control Implementation, Assessment, Authorization, and Continuous Monitoring.
Develop and maintain RMF artifacts including SSPs, SARs, SAPs, POA&M, inventories, architecture diagrams, and continuous monitoring documentation.
Coordinate directly with U.S. Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), ISSMs, ISSOs, and Program Managers; perform regular server updates, patch management, and software installations.
Manage cybersecurity authorization packages and support ATO, IATT, and IATO activities.
Perform ACAS scans on various devices across multiple systems.
Collect, review, and submit various STIG checklists for RMF processes.
Develop and maintain access control policies for various organization assets.
Remediate vulnerabilities and document POA&M as required.
Implement, maintain, and review security processes to maintain compliance and ensure user permissions are accordingly.
Help develop and maintain various golden images in support of business area activities, including operating system images and virtual machines.
Create and maintain detailed documentation of systems and networks for use by both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent full‑time professional experience.
5+ years of full‑time professional experience in systems administration or system experience with NIST 800‑53 and other relevant security controls.
Experience with developing and remediating POA&M for relevant stakeholders.
Experience working in a VMWare environment or similar virtualization platform.
Experience using Tenable Security Center/Nessus scanning tools.
Experience with Trellix or other antivirus/endpoint solutions.
Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
Understanding of common TCP/IP concepts (TCP, UDP, VLANs, DHCP, routing).
Experience provisioning and installing both physical and virtual machines for organization needs.
Security+, CCNA, or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
Experience with hardening devices and updating DISA STIG checklists.
Experience with patching and remediating vulnerabilities in a closed network.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time required.

What Makes You Stand Out

Strong understanding of Red Hat or similar Linux distributions.
Experience working with networking within a tactical system.
Experience with the United States Navy Risk Management Framework Process.
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions.
Experience configuring multiple forms of authentication including PKI concepts.
Experience identifying hardware and/or software for purchase to meet various use‑cases.
Experience with Ansible, PowerShell, Chef, Salt, Puppet, or other configuration automation software.

Pay Range

$135,000 - $230,000 / year

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture located in Arlington, VA with offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location our employees work together in modern, snack‑filled, and social office spaces, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers.