--- title: Cybersecurity Engineer III description: Information Systems Solutions is hiring for the Cybersecurity Engineer III role in San Diego, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cybersecurity-engineer-iii-at-information-systems-solutions-01a1409f-fe59-7f3f-b1ea-2223567b96d3 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Information Systems Solutions as Cybersecurity Engineer III in San Diego, CA. Pays $170K–$180K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xsj4wn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Information Systems Solutions | | **Location** | San Diego, CA | | **Salary** | $170K/yr - $180K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Information Systems Solutions. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Information Systems Solutions. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $128,000 – $158,000 a year (median $145,000). ## 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 will be responsible for supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) accreditation efforts. This role maintains cybersecurity monitoring operations, performs triage to assess the scope and impact of incidents, identifies vulnerabilities, and recommends remediation strategies. The role requires in-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework. **This position is 100% onsite** **Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:**  · Test and apply security controls based on security categorization, the application of overlays (privacy, classified, intel, etc.) and security control tailoring (AI, NOFORN, etc.). · Conduct active and passive reconnaissance of data, with the ability to assess and author Plans of Milestones and Actions (POA&Ms) containing accurate and verifiable mitigation statements, milestone tracking, and applying to the most relevant security control. · Development of comprehensive required A&A documentation, including System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), etc. · Adherence to the eMASS scheduled tasking within the accreditation cycle, including Quarterly Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), quarterly STIG checks, Annual Security Review (ASR), monthly POA&M updates, and resubmission for ATO, ATC, IATC and IATT as applicable. · Maintenance of DISA circuit connections (CCSDs), inheritance from accredited systems and cloud service providers, and the workflow schedule on accreditations. **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. **Clearance Level:** Secret **Certification:** **IAM II** *One of the following:* CAP CASP CISM CISSP (or Associate) GSLC **Required Qualifications:** ·10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or incident response · Certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) **Skills & Competencies:** · Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response · Security Testing, Auditing, and Remediation · Data Analytics and Risk Assessment · Proficiency with IT Security Software and Web Security Tools ## Skills - Project Management - Cloud Computing - Cyber Security - Reconnaissance - Tailoring - Triage - Automatic Speech Recognition (Asr) - Risk Management - Plan of Action and Milestones (Poa&m) - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Authority to Operate (Ato) - Information Systems - Certified Athletic Trainer - Security Controls - Incident Response - Auditing - Security Testing - eMASS - Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig) - Maintenance - Risk Management Framework - Web Application Security - IT Management - Security Review - Data Analysis - Verification And Validation - Security Assessment - SAP - Equities ## Benefits - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cybersecurity jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Security Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity/security-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cybersecurity Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cybersecurity/security-engineer/cybersecurity-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15020 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [San Diego, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-diego?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15020 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)