Cybersecurity Engineer Job San Diego area,California USA,IT/Tech

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a Department of Defense customer in San Diego, CA
. This position is a full-time role and will be 100% onsite. This position is critical in safeguarding enterprise systems and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements throughout the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle. As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, and accreditation activities within a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) accreditation efforts in accordance with RMF requirements.
Test and apply security controls based on security categorization, overlays (privacy, classified, intelligence, etc.), and security control tailoring.
Conduct active and passive reconnaissance activities and assess cybersecurity risks.
Develop and maintain Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) with accurate mitigation strategies and milestone tracking.
Create and maintain accreditation documentation including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Security Assessment Plans (SAPs)
- Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
- Related RMF documentation
Manage eMASS tasking throughout the accreditation lifecycle, including:
- Quarterly Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
- Quarterly STIG reviews
- Annual Security Reviews (ASRs)
- Monthly POA&M updates
- ATO, ATC, IATC, and IATT package submissions
Maintain DISA circuit connections (CCSDs), inheritance relationships, and accreditation workflows.
Monitor security posture, perform vulnerability assessments, and recommend remediation actions.
Support cybersecurity monitoring and incident response activities.
Assess incidents to determine scope, impact, and required corrective actions.
Collaborate with stakeholders, system owners, and security teams to maintain compliance requirements.

Requirements:

Required Clearance:

Active Secret Clearance

Required IAT Level III Certification (one of the following):

CASP+
CCNP Security
CISA
CISSP (or Associate)
GCED
GCIH

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or incident response experience
Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience with eMASS and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements
Experience authoring RMF accreditation documentation
Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and security auditing
CISSP certification preferred

Compensation:

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick Leave (where required by law)

This job opens for applications on 8/18/2026. Applications for this position will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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