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Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)
201 – 500 Employees
DefenseGovernment
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a defense and government technology company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The company develops software engineering solutions that help the U.S. Department of Defense integrate, test, and deploy software-based warfare capabilities more efficiently. Its work combines automated testing, integration methodologies, and cloud-enabled systems to improve software quality, shorten testing cycles, reduce operational effort, and control lifecycle costs. IDT’s initiatives include Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT), which supports cloud-based warfare systems and on-demand software updates. The company’s teams include systems engineers, software engineers, and computer scientists, with additional offices in Fall River, Massachusetts; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; and San Diego, California.
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Senior Cyber Systems Engineer - San Diego Hybrid

Lead cybersecurity engineering, RMF, ATO, and DevSecOps for Innovative Defense Technologies’ U.S. Navy defense systems. This full-time hybrid role is based in San Diego and supports government-facility operations.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$164,000 – $328,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredSystems Engineer
AnsibleChefCyber SecurityDockerKubernetesPuppetSaltStackTerraform

Description

  • Design and implement secure, high-performance architectures for autonomous systems, AI-enabled platforms, and edge-computing devices
  • Integrate automated SAST, DAST, IAST, and SRM security gates into CI/CD pipelines
  • Drive the shift from static RMF cycles to Continuous Authority to Operate through automated control verification and ongoing monitoring
  • Design secure multi-tenant environments with Type 1 hypervisors and Kubernetes for IL5 and IL6 mission systems
  • Engineer ICAM capabilities that apply Zero Trust principles across distributed hardware and software nodes
  • Direct RMF activities spanning categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
  • Create and maintain RMF documentation, including SSPs, SARs, SAPs, POA&Ms, inventories, architecture diagrams, and monitoring records
  • Coordinate with U.S. Navy Authorizing Officials, Security Control Assessors, ISSMs, ISSOs, and Program Managers
  • Handle server updates, patching, software installation, ACAS scanning, and STIG checklist submissions
  • Administer cybersecurity authorization packages and support ATO, IATT, and IATO processes
  • Establish access-control policies, address vulnerabilities, and document POA&Ms
  • Partner with developers and engineers to uphold security processes, compliance requirements, and appropriate user access
  • Build and maintain golden operating system images and virtual machines
  • Prepare detailed system and network documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Oversee local IDT network infrastructure and network expansion initiatives
  • Act as ISSM for product ATOs and, when required, IDT infrastructure networks and supported products
  • Represent IDT onsite with DCSA and other government organizations as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, information technology, or equivalent full-time professional experience
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification, such as CISSP or CISM
  • At least 10 years of cybersecurity or systems engineering experience within the Defense Industrial Base, including advanced RMF expertise
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as needed
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance
  • Experience with Department of the Navy RAISE 2.0, Navy DevSecOps platforms, ACS and CANES architectures, CI/CD pipelines, automated STIG compliance, SAST/DAST, vulnerability remediation, and container hardening
  • Expertise with OCI-compliant containers, Docker, Kubernetes, network policies, service meshes, and runtime security
  • Substantial experience with server virtualization, including ESXi and KVM, and desktop virtualization through VDI
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
  • Experience with ACAS/Nessus and SCAP, including integrating security data into eMASS
  • Experience configuring authentication methods and applying PKI concepts
  • Experience identifying hardware and software purchases for varied use cases
  • Experience with Ansible, PowerShell, Chef, Salt, Puppet, or comparable configuration automation tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and employer matching
  • Optional 9/80 schedule with the second and fourth Friday off each month
  • Tuition assistance reimbursement program
  • Professional development resources
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Monthly organization-wide Tech Connect events
  • Annual employee recognition awards
  • Regular social events and catered lunches

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