Cybersecurity Engineer I

Cybersecurity Engineer I (CSE1)

Location: NIWC Pacific – San Diego, CA

Salary Range: 100 - 110K/year

Certification Required: Security+ (DoD 8570 IAT/IAM/IASAE Level I compliant)

Experience: 1 year of experience

Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer I to help implement and maintain cybersecurity protections across mission-critical networks at NIWC Pacific. This role supports cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability mitigation, and system security monitoring within secure RDT&E environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD policies and standards
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and compliance requirements
• Monitor systems for security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Assist in implementing cybersecurity measures to improve network defense and resilience
• Support incident response activities and security breach reporting
• Ensure protection of digital systems, infrastructure, and sensitive data
• Assist with security documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking

Qualifications

• Security+ certification (DoD 8570 compliant – IAT/IAM/IASAE Level I)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mathematics with computer science concentration, or related field preferred
• Active Secret Security Clearance

$100,000 - $110,000 a year

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