Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - CONTINGENT Hybrid

Position Overview

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Hybrid position at AUSGAR Technologies in San Diego.

• Plan and execute system scans (ACAS/Tenable, DISA STIGs, SCAP) to identify vulnerabilities.
• Analyze scan results, develop reports, and recommend remediation to achieve desired security posture.
• Review system architecture for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
• Work with system developers to remediate and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Develop system architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, and Security Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including development of Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and A&A support.
• Serve as cybersecurity expert throughout acquisition, system engineering, and maintenance phases.

• Active Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8140.03 IAT II certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and eight+ years in cybersecurity (or equivalent).
• Experience with vulnerability remediation (e.g., VRAM), ACAS and Nessus scans.
• Experience with DISA STIGs, SRGs, and SCAP.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Experience implementing security lockdowns on Windows or RHEL, firewalls, routers, switches.
• Experience with eMASS and eMasster.
• Experience using Jira for work items.
• Strong written and verbal communication, self‑starter, independent worker.

Salary Range: $140K–$165K. Pay level is based on qualifications (Level I–V). Includes comprehensive benefits.

Hybrid work:
Approximately 60% onsite / 40% remote.

We use E‑Verify for employment eligibility confirmation and require a background check for a federal security clearance. AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.