Senior Cyber Systems Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

. Design and implement secure, high-performance architectures for autonomous systems, AI-driven platforms, and edge-computing devices .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $328,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing secure architectures for autonomous systems and AI-driven platforms, with a strong focus on implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and maintaining compliance in high-performance environments. Proficient in managing cybersecurity authorization packages and automating security processes across multi-tenant infrastructures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity Authorization PackagesContinuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Kubernetes and DockerDoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III Certification

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Hard Skills

CybersecuritySystems EngineeringAutomated Security GatesAccess Control PoliciesVulnerability RemediationInfrastructure as CodeServer VirtualizationContainer HardeningNetwork PoliciesRuntime Security

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleTerraformDockerKubernetesACASNessusSCAPPowerShellChefSalt

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

Defense Industrial Base (DIB)Continuous Authority to OperateZero Trust PrinciplesIL5/IL6 Mission SetsDepartment of the Navy RAISE 2.0

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefCyber SecurityDockerKubernetesPuppetSaltStackTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement secure, high-performance architectures for autonomous systems, AI-driven platforms, and edge-computing devices
Embed automated security gates including SAST, DAST, IAST, and SRM into CI/CD pipelines
Lead transition from static RMF cycles to Continuous Authority to Operate by automating control verification and continuous monitoring
Architect secure multi-tenant environments using Type-1 Hypervisors and Kubernetes for IL5/IL6 mission sets
Engineer ICAM solutions enforcing Zero Trust principles across distributed hardware and software nodes
Lead RMF activities across Categorization, Control Selection, Control Implementation, Assessment, Authorization, and Continuous Monitoring
Develop and maintain RMF artifacts including SSPs, SARs, SAPs, POA&Ms, inventories, architecture diagrams, and continuous monitoring documentation
Coordinate with U.S. Navy Authorizing Officials, Security Control Assessors, ISSMs, ISSOs, and Program Managers
Perform server updates, patch management, software installations, ACAS scans, and STIG checklist submissions
Manage cybersecurity authorization packages and support ATO, IATT, and IATO activities
Develop access control policies and remediate vulnerabilities while documenting POA&Ms
Collaborate with developers and engineers to maintain security processes, compliance, and appropriate user permissions
Develop and maintain golden operating system images and virtual machines
Create detailed system and network documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Manage local IDT network infrastructure and network expansion efforts
Serve as ISSM for product ATOs and, as needed, IDT infrastructure networks and supported products
Represent IDT onsite to DCSA and other government organizations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent full-time professional experience
DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III (CISSP, CISM) Certified
10+ years experience in Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), with a mastery of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
Must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Experience with Department of the Navy RAISE 2.0, Navy DevSecOps platforms, ACS and CANES architectures, CI/CD pipelines, automated STIG compliance, SAST/DAST, vulnerability remediation, and container hardening
Expert-level knowledge of OCI-compliant containers, Docker, Kubernetes, network policies, service meshes, and runtime security
Significant experience with server virtualization (ESXi, KVM) and desktop virtualization (VDI)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Experience with ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and integration of security data into eMASS
Experience configuring authentication methods, including PKI concepts
Experience identifying hardware/software for purchase for various use cases
Experience with Ansible, PowerShell, Chef, Salt, Puppet, or other configuration automation software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches