IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k contribution options

Job summary

West 4th Strategy is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist in San Diego, CA (onsite) to architect and implement ServiceNow security controls and maintain SSP/RMF artifacts for a DoD program at the DCMA facility.

The role focuses on configuring RBAC, ACLs, data policies, and edge encryption, ensuring IL4/IL5 segregation, and guiding ATO readiness with RMF and NIST mappings. W2 role with strong benefits and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of practical experience.
• Active qualification aligning with DoDM 8140.03 DCWF Work Roles and Proficiency Levels.

Responsibilities

• Architects and implements ServiceNow security controls (RBAC, ACLs, Data Policies, Edge Encryption).
• Maintain SSP and RMF artifacts mapping to NIST SP 800-53/171/172.
• Coordinate with Government IT Program Manager and AO for cybersecurity governance.
• Develop and update SSP and RMF artifacts and track POA&M in ServiceNow GRC/IRM.
• Conduct continuous monitoring and document SARs and remediation efforts.

Skills

Security architecture

RMF knowledge

NIST SP 800-53

DoD RMF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

GRC/IRM

Job description

Secure, mission-critical environments while shaping ServiceNow security controls for the Blue UAS Cleared List at DCMA. West 4th Strategy is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist based in San Diego, CA (onsite) to architect and implement ServiceNow protections, maintain SSP/RMF artifacts, and support ongoing ATO readiness.

This is a W2 role with a $125,000 – $180,000 salary range and access to health, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401k contribution options. The position is 40 hours per week (8 hours per day).

Responsibilities

• Architects and implements ServiceNow security controls, including RBAC, ACLs, Data Policies, and Edge Encryption, aligned to the DoD Zero Trust Strategy
• Enforces strict data segregation between IL4 (Public) and IL5 (CAC Authenticated) environments
• Creates and maintains a detailed schema and RBAC matrix covering roles, groups, ACLs, and segregation rules
• Coordinates with the Government’s IT Program Manager and Authorizing Official (AO) to ensure cybersecurity protocols are maintained and followed
• Develops and continuously updates a comprehensive System Security Plan (SSP) and required RMF artifacts, mapping ServiceNow configurations to NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171/172
• Tracks, manages, and updates POA&M items within ServiceNow GRC/IRM to document, report, and remediate vulnerabilities within Government provided suspense dates
• Performs continuous monitoring and provides ongoing Security Assessment Reports (SAR) documenting vulnerability scans, penetration test reviews, and compliance checks prior to code promotion
• Ensures personnel meet applicable qualification and certification requirements outlined in DoDM 8140.03
• Provides documentation of personnel certifications and qualifications upon request by the CO or COR

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum five (5) years of practical experience
• Active qualification aligning with DoDM 8140.03 DCWF Work Roles and Proficiency Levels (Foundational and Residential), appropriate for Security Architecture and Engineering (for example, Security Architect, DCWF 651)
• Demonstrated expertise applying NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-161 (SCRM), and navigating the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve ATO
• Demonstrated experience securing ServiceNow instances in FedRAMP High and DoD IL4/IL5 environments, including configuring ACLs, Client Scripts, Data Policies, and integrating DoW E-ICAM/CAC authentication
• Experience with ServiceNow GRC/IRM or SecOps modules highly preferred

Technologies

ServiceNow, RBAC, ACLs, Data Policies, Edge Encryption, System Security Plan (SSP), RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172, POA&M, ServiceNow GRC/IRM, Security Assessment Reports (SAR), NIST SP 800-161, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, FedRAMP High, DoD IL4/IL5, Client Scripts, DoW E-ICAM/CAC authentication, DoDM 8140.03, DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k contribution options
• Full benefits brochure available for review

Location and Clearance

• Location: San Diego, CA – DCMA Facility (onsite)
• Clearance: Active or interim DoW security clearance; favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation required
• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Additional Information

• W2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates
• Relocation benefits are not eligible
• Requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems
• As a condition of employment, candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice
• Workstation is located in an office area with low to moderate noise
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time
• Frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment (PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc.)
• Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects up to 10 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required include using computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time