Information Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, life and disability insurance

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a security architect to design and operate security architectures for classified environments. You will own RMF and ATO processes, report to the Government Security Council, and lead cybersecurity operations across multiple systems on site.

The role requires 2+ years in related fields, strong communication skills, and ability to work under government sponsorship. Onsite work with competitive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
• At least 2+ years in administrative, regulatory, or compliance roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and build security architectures; oversee implementation of network and computer security.
• Monitor requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related devices.
• Conduct security assessments using penetration testing, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Tools

eMASS

CCTV

Job description

Design and operate security architectures for classified environments, with ownership of RMF and ATO activities and direct reporting to the Government Security Council.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and build security architectures; oversee implementation of network and computer security and ensure alignment with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Monitor cybersecurity requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related network devices
• Conduct security assessments for applications and systems using penetration testing, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis
• Configure and install firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Apply software patches to remediate vulnerabilities
• Respond immediately to cybersecurity-related incidents and perform thorough post-event analysis
• Investigate intrusion incidents and conduct forensic investigations
• Serve as the direct security reporting line to the Government Security Council for security posture, risk status, and program effectiveness
• Deliver executive-quality briefings to the OCLI President to support escalation to the Government Security Council
• Lead cybersecurity operations across multiple classified systems, providing technical direction, work breakdown, cost estimates, and resource allocation
• Act as COMSEC Account Manager, managing communications security materials, accounts, and procedures per government sponsor requirements
• Own the full RMF lifecycle and Authority to Operate (ATO) process for accredited systems
• Provide strategic direction for classified cybersecurity environments and collaborate with government agencies and internal stakeholders to prioritize and deliver mission-aligned security solutions
• Architect and engineer cybersecurity solutions compliant with NISPOM, DISA STIGs, CNSSI 1253, and NIST 800-53 / 800-171
• Author and maintain Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts, including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and supporting RMF documentation for ATO packages
• Prepare authorization packages, enter evidence into eMASS, and execute annual government security audits and assessments
• Administer enterprise access control and CCTV systems

Requirements

• Must possess an active DoD clearance (SECRET or above)
• 2+ years of professional experience in administrative, regulatory, or compliance roles
• Experience conducting trainings and briefings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work where cell phones are prohibited (20% of the time)
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance; current, active U.S. DoD Security Clearance preferred

Technologies

• LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems
• Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO)
• NISPOM, DISA STIGs, CNSSI 1253, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171
• Body of Evidence (BOE), System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• eMASS, CCTV
• MS Office Suite

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus program

Location: Santa Rosa, CA (onsite)

Experience: 2+ years

Salary: USD 80,500 - 149,500 per year