Cybersecurity Engineer

VivSoft Technologies • ,

4d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer will support the CG COMPASS program for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I) mission. This fully remote role is responsible for keeping a mission-critical enterprise application environment secure and authorized by designing, implementing, assessing, and continuously monitoring cybersecurity controls across applications and infrastructure. The engineer will partner with engineers, developers, database administrators, and customer security stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field; additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Approximately 2–6 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in a federal or government contractor environment.
• Ability to satisfy government background investigation, suitability, and security requirements.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, and federal ATO processes.
• Hands-on experience with security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Hands-on experience hardening and administering RHEL/Linux systems.
• Clear communication skills for working with engineers, developers, program leadership, and customer security stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Public Trust or security clearance.
• Experience with DHS, DoW, or civilian agency security programs.
• FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments, security engineering reviews, and penetration testing support across applications and infrastructure.
• Manage the vulnerability lifecycle, including scanning, analyzing findings, prioritizing risks, coordinating remediation, and tracking POA&Ms.
• Harden and administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers and apply secure configuration practices across Linux/Unix, Windows, databases, and networked systems.
• Implement and verify security controls aligned with NIST 800-53 and FISMA, supporting RMF implementation and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and maintain ATO documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, BIAs, and CISPs.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct basic forensic analysis, and coordinate remediation.
• Provide security guidance to development and infrastructure teams.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays.
• Training and certification reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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