Saalex
Cybersecurity Engineer III
$135K–$180K
Tidewater, Virginia +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 20, 2026
- Location
- Tidewater, Virginia
San Diego, California - Experience
- 5–7 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Clearance eligibility requires US Citizenship, a security investigation, etc.
About the job
Designs, implements, and secures enterprise IT and network systems supporting Navy Live Virtual Constructive environments.
What you'll do
- Design secure system architectures and lead system hardening, secure configuration, and risk mitigation.
- Integrate security controls and conduct vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, and remediation planning.
- Support accreditation and ATO processes, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- 5–7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with system security principles, network security, or secure configurations; knowledge of RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- DoD 8140-aligned certification (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP based on level).
Nice to have
- Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs; familiarity with ACAS, HBSS, or SIEM platforms.
- Experience with cloud or virtualized environments; active security clearance preferred.
Pay
$135k-$180k (depending on experience) (USD, base salary)
Tools
RMF, STIGs, ACAS, HBSS, SIEM
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