Cybersecurity Engineer

VivSoft Technologies • Herndon, VA

7d • Remote

About The Position

At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with a focus on impactful organisational design and software delivery dynamics. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience as ISSO or Security Engineer on a DoD IL-4 or IL-5 ATO, SSP authoring, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800; experience with control inheritance from FedRAMP-authorized platforms
• Hands-on experience with security tooling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability management)
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with DoD IL5/IL6 environments or security programs
• Expertise in DAF Zero Trust architecture implementation
• Experience with Salesforce Shield Platform Encryption, Event Monitoring, Audit Trail, and Security Health Check

Responsibilities

• Manage overall platform security to meet/exceed stakeholder cybersecurity expectations
• Design and implement security architectures, controls, and technologies for government systems
• Lead vulnerability assessment, penetration testing support, and security engineering reviews
• Develop and maintain security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, etc.) for ATO packages
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and continuous monitoring programs
• Implement Zero Trust, identity management, and endpoint security solutions
• Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and coordinate remediation
• Provide security guidance to development and infrastructure teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement.
• Flexible/remote work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior