Cybersecurity Engineer

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
• 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 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

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
• Fully remote role supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, on a program with option periods through 2029

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.