Cybersecurity Engineer III at INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity Monitoring, Incident Response, Root Cause Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Hunting, Computer Network Defense, Security Information and Event Management, Data Loss Prevention, Firewall, Network Security Tools, Security Testing, Auditing, Remediation, Data Analytics, Risk Assessment, IT Security Software

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support the NIWC PAC Information Technology Management Support Services contract. The Cybersecurity Engineer III investigates, responds to, and reports on detected cyber incidents. This role maintains cybersecurity monitoring operations, performs triage to assess the scope and impact of incidents, identifies vulnerabilities, and recommends remediation strategies. The position proactively searches for threats, conducts root cause analyses, and ensures stakeholders are informed of findings and corrective actions. The role requires in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity threats, incident response best practices, and advanced monitoring tools. 100% onsite Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: · Investigate, report, and respond to cybersecurity incidents using established methodologies and procedures. · Administer enterprise Elastic environments · Perform cyber incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact. · Identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for remediation. · Conduct proactive threat hunting using Computer Network Defense (CND) tools, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs. · Document all activities and maintain accurate incident records. · Conduct root cause analyses for incidents and define follow-up actions. · Provide recommendations to stakeholders to improve cybersecurity posture. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats, trends, and incident response best practices. · May lead or mentor team members in complex incident response situations. Why Work For ISS? At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career. Requirements Clearance Level Secret Certifications IAT III (one of the following): CASP+ CCNP Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) (preferred) GCED GCIH Required Qualifications: · Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred) · 3+ years of hands-on administration and engineering with the Elastic Stack · 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response. Skills & Competencies: · Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response · Root Cause Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment · Threat Hunting and Computer Network Defense (CND) · Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) · Data Loss Prevention, Firewall, and Network Security Tools · Security Testing, Auditing, and Remediation · Data Analytics and Risk Assessment · Proficiency with IT Security Software and Web Security Tools

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Engineer III investigates and responds to cyber incidents while maintaining cybersecurity monitoring operations. This role also involves identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.