Cybersecurity Engineer

VivSoft

. Secure and authorize a mission-critical U.S.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity controls, vulnerability management, and risk assessment within federal environments, with a strong focus on compliance with NIST standards and effective communication with technical teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity ExperienceNIST 800-53 ComplianceCompTIA Security+ CE CertificationRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) AdministrationVulnerability Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ControlsVulnerability AssessmentsPenetration TestingSecurity Incident ResponseForensic AnalysisRisk Management Framework (RMF)Security Documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms)Secure Configuration PracticesSecurity GuidanceContinuous Monitoring

Soft Skills

Clear Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SIEMIDS/IPSEDRVulnerability Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+ CE

Industry Keywords

Federal ATO ProcessesFISMADHS Security ProgramsDoW Security ProgramsFedRAMP Authorization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Secure and authorize a mission-critical U.S. Coast Guard enterprise application environment
Design, implement, assess and continuously monitor cybersecurity controls across applications and infrastructure
Partner with engineers, developers, DBAs and customer security stakeholders on the CG COMPASS program
Perform vulnerability assessments, security engineering reviews and penetration testing support
Manage vulnerability processes including scanning, finding analysis, risk prioritization, remediation coordination and POA&M tracking
Harden and administer 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
Support Risk Management Framework 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT or a related field, or 6+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience in lieu of a degree
Approximately 2–6 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in a federal or government contractor environment
Must be able to pass a government background investigation and satisfy suitability and security requirements
U.S. citizenship required
CompTIA Security+ CE certification required
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA and federal ATO processes
Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and vulnerability management tools
Hands-on hardening and administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
Clear communication skills for working with engineers, developers, program leadership and customer security stakeholders
Active U.S. Government Public Trust or security clearance preferred
DHS, DoW or civilian agency security programs experience nice to have
FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring experience nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

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