Cyber Security Engineer III San Diego, CA

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to join our team supporting the Department of Navy. Tek Synap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive, well‑planned information management environment.

• Apply expert knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, military system specifications, and computer security best practices to secure Navy systems.
• Support the implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF), including boundary defense, A&A packages, and continuous monitoring.
• Configure and manage IA‑enabled appliances, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers/switches, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), ESS, and related technologies.
• Perform STIG implementation, configuration hardening, and compliance validation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and ensure mitigation via patching and secure configuration.
• Implement vendor security patches across Linux and Windows operating systems to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and update RMF documentation in eMASS, including test plans, security controls assessments, POA&Ms, and supporting artifacts.
• Support cybersecurity requirements specific to the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) and TSCE Program, including ship installation protocols and mission‑specific cybersecurity integration.

• Experience
  • A combined total of 10 years of full‑time professional experience across computer security, military systems, and DoD cybersecurity policy execution.
  • Understanding of NCRC and TSCE Program requirements, including Navy shipboard cybersecurity protocols.
  • RMF implementation and use of IA appliances such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers/switches, Cross Domain Solutions, eMASS, and ESS.
  • Application and validation of STIGs and secure configurations.
  • Conducting vulnerability scans using ACAS.
  • Remediating findings with vendor patches on Linux and Windows OS platforms.
• Certifications
  • DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification:
    Category IAT Level III (One of the Following): CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP.
• Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Clearance
  • Must possess a Secret clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special‑Sensitive Position).

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

• Location:
  
  Naval Station, San Diego
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday‑Friday, with possible evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel:
  Less than 10%

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; stand;

walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

U.S. Citizen
Secret clearance (IT Level I Tier 5 / Special‑Sensitive Position)

Tek Synap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed,…