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Cybersecurity Engineer III with Security Clearance
Mount Indie, LLCSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 28 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Leverage your extensive cybersecurity experience to drive critical accreditation efforts and enhance system security for a reputable organization in this on-site role. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework and are adept at vulnerability assessment and remediation, contributing to impactful security solutions.
Quick Overview
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Mount Indie is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract. The Cybersecurity Engineer III will be responsible for supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) accreditation efforts. This role maintains cybersecurity monitoring operations, performs triage to assess the scope and impact of incidents, identifies vulnerabilities, and recommends remediation strategies. The role requires in-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework. 100% onsite Key Responsibilities: • Test and apply security controls based on security categorization, the application of overlays (privacy, classified, intel, etc.) and security control tailoring (AI, NOFORN, etc.). • Conduct active and passive reconnaissance of data, with the ability to assess and author Plans of Milestones and Actions (POA&Ms) containing accurate and verifiable mitigation statements, milestone tracking, and applying to the most relevant security control. • Development of comprehensive required A&A documentation, including System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), etc. • Adherence to the eMASS scheduled tasking within the accreditation cycle, including Quarterly Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), quarterly STIG checks, Annual Security Review (ASR), monthly POA&M updates, and resubmission for ATO, ATC, IATC and IATT as applicable. • Maintenance of DISA circuit connections (CCSDs), inheritance from accredited systems and cloud service providers, and the workflow schedule on accreditations. Requirements Clearance Level: Secret Certification IAM II One of the following: CAP CASP CISM CISSP (or Associate) GSLC Required Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response. • Certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Skills & Competencies: • Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response • Security Testing, Auditing, and Remediation • Data Analytics and Risk Assessment • Proficiency with IT Security Software and Web Security Tools
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