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Cyber Security Engineer III with Security Clearance
TecheadSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Leverage your extensive cybersecurity expertise within a highly reputable organization to protect critical systems and drive impactful vulnerability management strategies. If you possess a strong background in DoD cybersecurity, a Secret clearance, and a passion for continuous learning and operational excellence, this on-site role offers a significant opportunity to advance your career.
Quick Overview
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor. 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. This role is 100% onsite. Vulnerability Management & Daily Cyber Operations:
Execute daily vulnerability management activities, including responding to and taking action on TASKORDs (Cyber Tasking Orders / Directives).
Perform VRAM (Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager) operations, including scan cleanup, validation of scan integrity, and investigation of scan results.
Manage and improve CMRS (Cybersecurity Metrics Reporting System) scores, including remediation actions tied to STIG compliance and IAVA reporting.
Review and assess risk reports within ceDAR, ensuring accurate risk identification, prioritization, and mitigation tracking.
Analyze vulnerabilities using industry-standard identifiers such as CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) and IAVMs (Information Assurance Vulnerability Management alerts).
Utilize endpoint security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) (transitioning from Trellix) to support detection, response, and remediation efforts.
Ensure data accuracy across vulnerability management platforms and maintain audit-ready records for compliance and reporting.
An understanding of the Cyber Operations Chain of Command, such as NCDOC, Cyber 10th fleet, etc. (preferred). Requirements: Clearance Level: Secret Certification IAT III One of the following: CASP+ CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or incident response.
Strong working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity processes, including TASKORDs, IAVMs, STIGs, and RMF.
Skills & Competencies: Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response
Vulnerability Management and Remediation
Security Testing, Auditing, and Compliance (STIG, IAVA)
Data Analytics and Risk Assessment
Proficiency with IT Security Tools and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less. TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com. No second parties will be accepted.
Execute daily vulnerability management activities, including responding to and taking action on TASKORDs (Cyber Tasking Orders / Directives).
Perform VRAM (Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager) operations, including scan cleanup, validation of scan integrity, and investigation of scan results.
Manage and improve CMRS (Cybersecurity Metrics Reporting System) scores, including remediation actions tied to STIG compliance and IAVA reporting.
Review and assess risk reports within ceDAR, ensuring accurate risk identification, prioritization, and mitigation tracking.
Analyze vulnerabilities using industry-standard identifiers such as CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) and IAVMs (Information Assurance Vulnerability Management alerts).
Utilize endpoint security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) (transitioning from Trellix) to support detection, response, and remediation efforts.
Ensure data accuracy across vulnerability management platforms and maintain audit-ready records for compliance and reporting.
An understanding of the Cyber Operations Chain of Command, such as NCDOC, Cyber 10th fleet, etc. (preferred). Requirements: Clearance Level: Secret Certification IAT III One of the following: CASP+ CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or incident response.
Strong working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity processes, including TASKORDs, IAVMs, STIGs, and RMF.
Skills & Competencies: Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response
Vulnerability Management and Remediation
Security Testing, Auditing, and Compliance (STIG, IAVA)
Data Analytics and Risk Assessment
Proficiency with IT Security Tools and Endpoint Protection Platforms
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less. TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com. No second parties will be accepted.
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