Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Contingent, Hybrid, Secret

AUSGAR Technologies Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – Contingent for a Navy program. This full‑time, contingent role is hybrid (about 60% onsite, 40% remote) and requires an active Secret clearance upon hire.

You will lead security assessments, coordinate with developers, perform RMF activities, and help achieve ATO/IATT. The position emphasizes security testing, vulnerability remediation, and documentation such as SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8140.03 IAT II certification.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 8+ years in cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• Experience creating SAPs, POA&Ms, and SARs.
• Experience with Nessus/ACAS scans and DISA STIG/SRG evaluation.
• Experience with Windows/Linux security lockdowns and network devices.
• Proficient in DoD cybersecurity policies and Jira usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber requirements integration across the system lifecycle.
• Review architecture to identify vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
• Plan and execute cybersecurity scans; develop remediation reports.
• Remediate vulnerabilities with engineering teams and document POA&M.
• Support RMF process to achieve ATO/IATT and develop SAPs.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Jira

Nessus

ACAS

SCAP

VRAM

eMASS

eMasster

Job description

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – Contingent for a Navy program. This full‑time, contingent role is hybrid (about 60% onsite, 40% remote) and requires an active Secret clearance upon hire.

You will lead security assessments, coordinate with developers, perform RMF activities, and help achieve ATO/IATT. The position emphasizes security testing, vulnerability remediation, and documentation such as SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.