The Role
The Cybersecurity Engineer III will lead cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability assessments, and provide expert guidance on network defense and security measures.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cybersecurity Engineer III (CSE3)
Location:NIWC Pacific – San Diego, CA
Pay Range: 120 - 130K (Depending on experience level)
Certification Required: CISSP (DoD 8570 IAM/IAT/IASAE Level I compliant)
Experience: 10+ Years
Strategic Data Systems is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer III to support cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability mitigation, and system security engineering at NIWC Pacific. This role provides senior-level expertise in protecting secure network environments and ensuring systems meet DoD cybersecurity standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and maintain cybersecurity measures to strengthen network defense and resilience
- Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure security controls protect digital infrastructure and sensitive information
- Monitor systems for threats, anomalies, and potential security incidents
- Support incident response activities and assist with remediation and reporting
- Provide cybersecurity engineering guidance to system administrators and technical teams
Qualifications
- CISSP certification
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mathematics with computer science concentration, or related field preferred
- Minimum 10 years of professional cybersecurity engineering experience
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and network defense
Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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The Company
What We Do
Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been providing Information Technology (IT) services and solutions since 1997. Today, we provide IT, cyber security, and engineering support to various U.S. Department of Defense organizations as well as other Federal agencies and commercial companies. We focus on our customers and have earned a reputation for exceptional service and responsiveness. SDS also has a patented product called ViewPoint™ - an innovative technology for instantly locating people and assets indoors.
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