Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE): Supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities for Department of the Navy systems with an accent on vulnerability management, compliance, and security control evaluation. Focus on coordinating across technical teams to ensure system authorization and maintaining cybersecurity posture throughout the system lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $110,000–$136,977 per year

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven technology company providing advanced sensors, autonomous systems, and software solutions to support national security and critical industries.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary ISSE for DoD programs, managing RMF, A&A, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and authorization artifacts using eMASS, VRAM, and DITPR-DON.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security control evaluations to ensure compliance with NIST and DoD standards.
• Collaborate with ISSMs, engineers, and government stakeholders to integrate security requirements into system design and testing.
• Evaluate COTS, GOTS, and Cross Domain Solutions to determine cybersecurity impacts and authorization requirements.
• Coordinate security assessments, corrective action plans, and compliance milestones for program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Cybersecurity, CS, Engineering, etc.)
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, RMF, or information assurance within DoD/Federal environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Expertise in NIST SP 800-53, 800-40, 800-92, 800-115, 800-128, 800-161, and NAVWARINST 5239.20.
• Proficiency with enterprise tools including eMASS, VRAM, ACAS, DADMS, and DITPR-DON.
• Strong ability to coordinate RMF schedules and manage authorization packages across complex system lifecycles.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid Time Off and paid company holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and optional HSA/FSA accounts.