Top Senior Cyber Security Jobs in San Diego, CA

Perform offensive and defensive cyber operations: identify and exploit vulnerabilities, develop and deploy exploits, conduct red/blue team and SOC activities, execute RMF A&A and compliance testing (ACAS, STIG), script automations (Python, PowerShell), use threat intelligence for planning and incident response, and produce briefings and deliverables to support national security missions.

Lead and execute advanced manual penetration tests across web, mobile, API, cloud, and AI-enabled applications. Scope, conduct, and report findings; develop custom tools/scripts; validate remediations; collaborate with stakeholders, Application Security, and bug bounty programs to improve offensive security posture.

Lead cybersecurity engineering for mission-critical communications systems supporting DoD programs. Assess vulnerabilities and risks, guide RMF/A&A efforts, develop accreditation and risk artifacts, advise stakeholders on policy and mitigation, and mentor teams to strengthen cyber posture for both IT and OT environments.

Support Navy LVC training environments by delivering IT and cybersecurity services. Ensure RMF/STIG compliance, monitor systems, perform incident response, maintain DoD/Navy policy adherence, operate in CONUS/OCONUS environments, and collaborate with government stakeholders.

Support sales by presenting MDR security solutions, running proofs of value/concepts, qualifying requirements, maintaining demo environments, logging CRM activity, enabling channels and assisting technical customer lifecycle success.

Lead strategic account growth for cyber and risk consulting by developing executive relationships, executing account plans, driving cross-sell/renewals, coordinating multi-discipline advisory teams, and managing pipeline, forecasts, and account health to expand integrated cyber, risk, privacy, and resilience services.

Lead and run the end-to-end vulnerability management program across cloud, on‑prem, container, embedded, and classified systems. Own scanning, triage, prioritization, remediation tracking, exception governance, CI/CD integration, reporting, automation, and compliance (CMMC/NIST). Drive remediation accountability, lead critical CVE response, and communicate risk to leadership.

Lead RMF accreditation and ATO activities for U.S. Navy mission systems: develop RMF artifacts (SSP, SAR, POA&M), perform vulnerability scanning and remediation, manage continuous monitoring, coordinate with Navy AOs/SCAs/ISSMs, harden systems, maintain golden images, and document systems and networks for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Partner with account managers to qualify opportunities, lead discovery workshops and security assessments, design enterprise secure architectures (network, cloud, SecOps), present demos to technical and executive stakeholders, advise on Zero Trust/SASE/cloud security, and support post-sale deployments and customer success as a trusted technical advisor.

Lead engineering for enterprise Key Management services within the Cryptography Lab, ensuring operational health, resilience and compliance. Manage and coach engineering teams, embed crypto‑agility and DevOps practices, oversee HSM lifecycle and cryptographic ceremonies, and work with Product, Risk, Compliance and Audit to improve service reliability, security controls and delivery predictability in a regulated, high‑risk environment.