cybersecurity jobs in San Diego

Design, implement, and maintain security policies and enforcement capabilities across on-premises and cloud environments. Serve as a cybersecurity technical advisor to business and engineering teams, translating complex security risks into actionable recommendations.…See more Lead the design and implementation of enterprise security enforcement technologies, identifying automation opportunities to improve effectiveness and scalability. Evaluate emerging threats and technologies to develop a forward-looking cybersecurity roadmap aligned with NIST frameworks and business objectives.

The Network Engineer IV delivers advanced tactical network engineering, integration, and sustainment for the Navy's carrier training system (CANES architecture), ensuring reliable data transport, system interoperability, and secure performance. The role maintains, configures, and troubleshoots shipboard and afloat network hardware and software, supports Fleet training readiness exercises, and provides hands-on technical leadership across NIWC Pacific and shipboard IT teams.…See more Responsibilities include system updates, patching, virtualization management, cybersecurity compliance (RMF, STIG, HBSS/ACAS), and functional/performance testing with occasional underway periods. The engineer must hold or obtain an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred), possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CCNA/CCNP certifications, and demonstrate expertise in Linux, Windows Server, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Juniper JUNOS, and infrastructure automation.

Design, configure, and sustain mission-critical networked systems using Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and specialized hardware. Support end-to-end lifecycle activities including staging, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment of DoD networks.…See more Implement secure architectures aligned with RMF and STIGs, perform system hardening and vulnerability remediation, and troubleshoot networks in labs, shore facilities, and deployed environments. Requires 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, DoD Secret clearance, and a DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security+ CE minimum).

Design, develop, and test secure software using C++, Java, C#, or similar languages, creating novel cybersecurity technology components to defend against cyber exploits and attacks. Responsibilities include developing kernel and user-level software with security-first principles, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing CI/CD and DevSecOps processes, and using Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible and Terraform to deploy and configure systems.…See more Perform code reviews, validate security controls (STIGs, CMMC), participate in Risk Management Framework processes, and document software for accreditation. Partner with multidisciplinary teams and government sponsors to integrate custom and third-party components across complex systems.

As Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, you will lead cybersecurity strategy and enterprise information security for a major integrated health system. You'll oversee a team of security analysts, engineers, and architects, manage 24/7 security operations centers, and collaborate with executive leadership to develop comprehensive security strategy aligned with organizational goals.…See more The role requires ten years of leadership/management experience with at least five in information security, plus expertise in healthcare security regulations, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Staff-level AWS cloud security engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing security controls across AWS environments. The role involves monitoring and responding to security threats, conducting assessments, developing security standards and policies, and supporting AI/ML platforms and data pipelines.…See more Requires 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, 3+ years hands-on AWS security expertise, and an AWS Security certification, with strong knowledge of IAM, CloudTrail, Security Hub, GuardDuty, KMS, and VPC.

IT Project Manager responsible for coordinating schedules, milestones, and technical dependencies across internal and external teams in DoD/Federal IT environments. Manages risk, issue, and change tracking via ServiceNow; prepares executive status reports and dashboards; and promotes Agile, PMO, and configuration management practices.…See more Requires 5+ years in IT project management or technical program management, 2+ years with ServiceNow in DoD/Federal settings, active Secret clearance, and a current PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM certification.

Northrop Grumman seeks a Java Software Engineer to develop enterprise solutions in a SOA/JEE environment, working full-time on-site in San Diego. The role involves collaborating across Systems Engineering, DevSecOps, and Test Automation teams in an Agile environment, with responsibilities spanning the full software development lifecycle including design, implementation, build/test/release, and integration.…See more Required skills include Java, C/C++, Python, object-oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, Web Services, XML technologies, and proficiency with tools like Jira, GitLab, Docker, and security scanning platforms. An active Top Secret clearance is required at start, with ability to obtain Special Access Program access before employment begins.

IT Project Manager responsible for coordinating schedules, milestones, and technical dependencies across internal and external teams supporting DoD/Federal Government IT environments. Will manage risk, issue, and change tracking in ServiceNow; prepare executive-level status reports and dashboards; and ensure Agile, PMO, and technical governance practices are consistently applied.…See more Requires five years of IT project management or program management experience, two years of ServiceNow platform implementation experience in DoD/Federal environments, and an active Secret clearance with PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP certification.

This role involves implementing, validating, and securing AI platform security features across AMD's hardware, firmware, and software stack. You will conduct security assessments, develop and verify security fixes, manage cryptographic keys and device identities, and provision secure boot and attestation mechanisms.…See more The position requires hands-on experience securing systems across hardware-firmware-software integration, proficiency in C/C++ and scripting, and familiarity with GPU/accelerator platforms, confidential computing, and trusted execution environments. You will partner with architecture, firmware, and software teams to resolve security issues and apply AI-assisted tooling to accelerate remediation and testing.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for architecting and executing deployment of an AI-enabled product suite to government-authorized cloud environments (IL6, JWICS). The role spans full-stack development (React/Node/Python), DevSecOps hardening, security controls implementation (NIST SP 800-53, OSCAL), and compliance documentation.…See more You'll mentor engineers on secure design, translate between government compliance requirements and engineering execution, and serve as the technical subject matter expert guiding cross-functional teams through a complex, regulated deployment.

This Security Engineer role owns continuous cloud security posture management (CSPM) and vulnerability management across AWS accounts, detecting misconfigurations and driving remediation at scale. The person will build reusable Terraform modules, Service Control Policies, and policy-as-code guardrails to make secure-by-default infrastructure; design least-privilege IAM; govern secrets and encryption; and build cloud-native detections (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Config, Security Hub) with automated remediation.…See more They'll map technical controls to compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP), support the SOC team investigating cloud incidents, and feed findings back into new guardrails. The role requires 3+ years of hands-on cloud security or DevSecOps experience, strong AWS expertise, Terraform and policy-as-code proficiency, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Senior Systems Engineer responsible for Space Ground mission-focused software cloud applications, spanning requirements analysis, Concepts of Operations development, system design, software implementation, and verification & validation. Will manage agile backlogs, user stories, and sprint planning; collaborate closely with customers, software engineers, and test teams; and produce technical documentation in Jira/Confluence and UML/SysML models.…See more Requires Top Secret clearance, TCPED/SIGINT experience, DoD/IC contracting background, and proficiency with cloud platforms, DevSecOps, configuration management, and government ground processing systems.

Lead Network Engineer supporting U.S. Navy enterprise network modernization with 10+ years of Cisco infrastructure experience.…See more You'll serve as on-site technical advisor to government clients, guiding system architecture, solution design, and implementation for Software-Defined Access, SDN, Zero Trust, and enterprise network modernization. Responsibilities include developing technical briefs, solution recommendations, and implementation planning while leading cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex network challenges and support Navy mission-critical infrastructure security and modernization.

The Cybersecurity Engineer III will support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) accreditation efforts under the NIWC PAC contract, maintaining cybersecurity monitoring operations, performing incident triage, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending remediation strategies. Responsibilities include testing and applying security controls, conducting reconnaissance, authoring Plans of Milestones and Actions (POA&Ms), developing A&A documentation (SSP, SAP, SAR), and managing eMASS tasking including quarterly IV&V, STIG checks, and annual security reviews.…See more The role requires 10+ years of cybersecurity or incident response experience, a Secret clearance, IAM II certification, and one of CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC. The engineer must demonstrate proficiency in security testing, auditing, risk assessment, and IT security tools.

Senior Principal Software Engineer leading system-level integration of embedded, real-time, distributed defense systems involving navigation sensors, shipboard networking, and multi-processor platforms. You will conduct advanced debugging and root-cause analysis, develop architectural models and design documentation, mentor engineering teams, advise program leadership on technical trade studies and modernization strategies, and drive CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated testing initiatives across large organizations.…See more Requires 10+ years of C/C++ embedded systems experience, Linux systems programming, distributed systems architecture, and proven technical leadership.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for advanced debugging and root-cause analysis of complex software issues in mission-critical shipboard systems. You will architect and optimize CI/CD workflows, champion DevSecOps practices, and lead automated testing strategies.…See more You will mentor junior engineers, participate in Agile ceremonies, and coordinate integration across systems, hardware, cybersecurity, and test teams. The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++/Python/Java, Linux expertise, and hands-on experience with navigation sensors, distributed messaging, or real-time data fusion.

Design, develop, and maintain advanced software solutions for Tactical C4I military systems, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability of complex defense operations software. Analyze user requirements, develop software specifications, integrate hardware and software systems, and maintain databases within application areas.…See more Review and evaluate software/hardware engineering documents, perform software development reviews, and apply modern development methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps in a professional environment.

Lead the design and implementation of advanced security capabilities within Microsoft Azure Government, driving technical workstreams across Azure security architecture, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Azure Policy, identity, logging, and Infrastructure as Code. You will architect cloud security solutions, modernize security data and logging architectures, automate configuration-drift detection and response, and guide a small engineering team from concept through operational adoption.…See more The role requires 5+ years of Azure security engineering experience, expertise with Azure Government, Sentinel, Defender, Azure Monitor, Terraform, and cloud identity platforms, plus the ability to move between architecture and hands-on engineering work.

Lead the design and implementation of advanced security capabilities within Microsoft Azure Government, driving technical workstreams across cloud security architecture, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Azure Policy, identity, logging, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code. Modernize security data and logging architectures to collect appropriate telemetry, identify configuration drift, validate security controls, automate response, and create measurable evidence of security posture.…See more Guide a small engineering team from concept through operational adoption, balancing architecture-level strategy with hands-on engineering execution. This role requires 5+ years of Azure security experience, hands-on expertise with Sentinel, Defender, and Azure Monitor, and the ability to align solutions with federal security requirements.

Senior Software Engineer at Collins Aerospace responsible for advanced debugging and root-cause analysis of complex software issues in mission-critical shipboard systems. Will architect and optimize CI/CD workflows, champion secure coding and DevSecOps practices, and mentor junior engineers.…See more Requires 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with proficiency in C, C++, Python, or Java; Linux development; and experience integrating navigation sensors, timing signals, or distributed messaging frameworks in real-time systems.

Design and own the end-to-end orchestration architecture for a command-and-control decision-support system (ASSIST), connecting multiple services, models, and simulations into integrated tactical applications. Define service interfaces, data-flow patterns, and standards for invoking models as services; guide prototyping of tactical decision applications integrated with MTC2 and GCCS APIs.…See more Establish architecture for scalable, distributed processing across hundreds of units and set the technical roadmap for deployment to classified networks under the Risk Management Framework. Requires 10+ years of software/systems engineering with 5+ recent years in architecture on command-and-control or decision-support systems, active DoD Secret clearance with SIPRNET access, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IASAE Level II or III certification.

Senior Principal Software Engineer leading system-level integration of embedded, real-time, distributed defense systems with deep expertise in C/C++, Linux, and mission-critical architecture. Responsibilities include conducting advanced debugging and root-cause analysis on large distributed components, developing high-fidelity design documentation and architectural models, and providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.…See more Will advise program leadership on architecture, system feasibility, technical trade studies, and modernization planning while recommending improvements to engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevSecOps practices across multi-team organizations.

Design, assess, and troubleshoot enterprise network security environments using Cisco security technologies, with expertise in Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), Firepower Management Center (FMC), and Identity Services Engine (ISE). Implement network access control, TrustSec segmentation, threat prevention controls, and secure deployments across on-premises, campus, data center, and cloud environments.…See more Develop client-facing security architectures integrating Cisco platforms with SIEM tools and automation solutions, delivering technical assessments, target-state architectures, and implementation roadmaps. Lead projects and workstreams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

This role combines risk management governance with specialty systems engineering (reliability, availability, radiation effects, cybersecurity) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE). The engineer will develop risk policies and mitigation strategies, conduct or facilitate reliability/availability/radiation/cybersecurity analyses, and translate these findings into SysML models in Cameo Systems Modeler for traceability and trade-study analysis.…See more The position requires cross-functional collaboration with program management, design engineering, and logistics to integrate specialty drivers into program baselines and compliance with standards like MIL-STD-785 and NIST RMF.