Cybersecurity Engineer III

Sdatasystems.com

San Diego, CA permanent

Posted: March 10, 2026

Job Description

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.
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