Cybersecurity Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Security Engineering role at VivSoft Technologies. Remote · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Assess application and infrastructure weaknesses, review security designs, and support penetration testing
- Run vulnerability work from scans through risk ranking, remediation follow-up, and POA&M records
- Harden RHEL servers and apply secure settings to Linux, Windows, databases, and networked systems
- Check NIST and FISMA controls, support RMF monitoring, and maintain ATO records such as SSPs and POA&Ms
- Respond to security incidents, perform basic forensic checks, and advise development and infrastructure teams
What you bring
- A cybersecurity, computer science, IT, or related degree; relevant experience may be accepted instead
- Roughly two to six years in cybersecurity, ideally in federal work or with a government contractor
- CompTIA Security+ CE, plus practical experience securing and administering RHEL or Linux systems
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, federal ATO processes, and security tools such as SIEM and EDR
- You can pass a government background investigation
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can work across applications and infrastructure with engineers, developers, DBAs, and customer security contacts. The job is fully remote and full-time. An active Public Trust or other clearance is preferred.
From the employer
Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time, W2
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000
Clearance: Must be able to pass a government background investigation; active Public Trust or clearance preferred
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Keep a mission-critical U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) enterprise application environment secure and authorized. Working remotely on the CG COMPASS program for USCG Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I), you'll design, implement, assess and continuously monitor cybersecurity controls across applications and infrastructure, partnering with engineers, developers, DBAs and customer security stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform vulnerability assessments, security engineering reviews and penetration testing support across applications and infrastructure
- Run vulnerability management end to end: scanning, finding analysis, risk prioritization, remediation coordination and POA&M tracking
- 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 Risk Management Framework (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
MUST-HAVES
- 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
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA and federal ATO processes
- Hands-on experience with security tooling, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and vulnerability management
- Hands-on hardening and administration of RHEL/Linux systems
- Clear communication skills for working with engineers, developers, program leadership and customer security stakeholders
- Ability to pass a government background investigation
NICE-TO-HAVES
Active U.S. Government Public Trust or security clearance · DHS, DoW or civilian agency security programs · FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring
WHY VIVSOFT
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays
- Training and certification reimbursement
ABOUT VIVSOFT
VivSoft solves complex federal problems with emerging and open technologies. We build secure software factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST frameworks, delivering AI/ML, data science, and microservices for DoD, healthcare, and civilian agencies.
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