Cybersecurity Engineer II

Cybersecurity Engineer II role supporting National Security and cybersecurity assessments and engineering defensive solutions across complex DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and present National Security and cybersecurity assessments, analyses, studies, and technical recommendations
• Design, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy cybersecurity and network defense solutions across complex DoD environments
• Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, vulnerability management tools, and network monitoring solutions
• Support DoD Computer Network Defense (CND) requirements including boundary defense, vulnerability mitigation, remediation, and risk management activities
• Integrate cybersecurity solutions across Windows, Linux/Unix, network infrastructure, servers, security appliances, APIs, and third-party platforms
• Perform network and security analysis using Wireshark, Tenable, Splunk, and network taps
• Apply automation, scripting, APIs, generative AI, and agentic coding to improve engineering, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting
• Coordinate and support vendor integration, testing, demonstrations, and fielding activities, including CONUS and OCONUS events
• Collaborate with government, vendors, engineering teams, and international stakeholders to resolve technical issues and reach consensus
• Create technical documentation, test procedures, assessment reports, briefings, and customer presentations
• Support cybersecurity activities across the acquisition, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment lifecycle
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs and international customer engagements as required

Requirements

• Active U.S. national security clearance or ability to receive and maintain one
• 5–7+ years of relevant hands-on experience in cybersecurity, network defense, systems engineering, or National Security
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity technologies and network defense architectures
• Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security
• Experience with enterprise IDS/IPS and firewall technologies
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and management tools such as Tenable Nessus/Tenable.sc
• Experience with Wireshark and network traffic analysis
• Experience integrating cybersecurity products across complex hardware/software environments
• Experience with APIs, scripting, automation, or software development
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required

Technologies

• Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Enterprise Security, SIEM
• IDS/IPS, firewalls, network monitoring solutions, network taps
• Vulnerability management tools: Tenable Nessus, Tenable.sc
• Wireshark
• Operating systems: Windows, Linux/Unix
• APIs, generative AI, agentic coding
• Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs
• Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Trellix NX

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Clearance Requirements

• Some positions require access to U.S. National Security information
• Positions requiring access will require receiving and maintaining a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL)
• To qualify, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination, and maintain eligibility throughout employment

Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)

Pay range: USD 110,000 - 130,000 per year (San Diego, CA (HDG))