Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - RMF/eMASS & ATO Expert

Techead; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer III for a contract-to-hire in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on cybersecurity monitoring, RMF-based accreditation, and eMASS workflow administration. ATO artifacts and SSP/SAR/AAP documentation are key deliverables, with DoD IAM Level II certification required.

Responsibilities include testing security controls, maintaining DISA connections, and coordinating IV&Vs, STIG checks, and quarterly reviews. Active clearance and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity, incident response, or A&A accreditation experience
• Active DoD IAM Level II certification required (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP [or Associate], or GSLC)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain A&A documentation (SSPs, SAPs, SARs)
• Test and apply security controls and tailor them for overlays
• Maintain eMASS tasks and DISA circuit connections
• Oversee accreditation workflows and POA&M updates
• Monitor cybersecurity operations and provide remediation guidance

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

A&A accreditation

DoD IAM Level II

Tools

eMASS

DISA STIG

RMF

Job description

TECHEAD seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer III for a contract-to-hire in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on cybersecurity monitoring, RMF-based accreditation, and eMASS workflow administration. ATO artifacts and SSP/SAR/AAP documentation are key deliverables, with DoD IAM Level II certification required.

Responsibilities include testing security controls, maintaining DISA connections, and coordinating IV&Vs, STIG checks, and quarterly reviews. Active clearance and on-site work are required.