Cybersecurity Engineer I
Company: Strategic Data Systems
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Cybersecurity Engineer I (CSE1) Location: NIWC Pacific – San
Diego, CA Salary Range: 100 - 110K/year Certification Required:
Security (DoD 8570 IAT/IAM/IASAE Level I compliant) Experience: 1
year of experience Strategic Data Systems is seeking a
Cybersecurity Engineer I to help implement and maintain
cybersecurity protections across mission-critical networks at NIWC
Pacific. This role supports cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability
mitigation, and system security monitoring within secure RDT&E
environments. Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain
cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD policies and
standards Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities
and compliance requirements Monitor systems for security
vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies Assist in
implementing cybersecurity measures to improve network defense and
resilience Support incident response activities and security breach
reporting Ensure protection of digital systems, infrastructure, and
sensitive data Assist with security documentation, reporting, and
compliance tracking Qualifications Security certification (DoD 8570
compliant – IAT/IAM/IASAE Level I) Bachelor’s degree in
Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics
Engineering, Mathematics with computer science concentration, or
related field preferred Active Secret Security Clearance $100,000 -
$110,000 a year Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
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