Cybersecurity Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Ensure the security and authorization of a mission-critical U.S. Coast Guard enterprise application environment.

• Design, implement, evaluate, and consistently monitor cybersecurity controls across applications and infrastructure.

• Collaborate with engineers, developers, DBAs, and customer security stakeholders on the CG COMPASS program.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security engineering reviews, and provide penetration testing support.

• Oversee vulnerability processes, including scanning, analysis of findings, risk prioritization, remediation coordination, and POA&M tracking.

• Strengthen and manage RHEL servers while applying secure configuration practices across Linux/Unix, Windows, databases, and networked systems.

• Implement and validate security controls in accordance with NIST 800-53 and FISMA standards.

• Assist in the implementation of the Risk Management Framework and its continuous monitoring.

• Create and maintain ATO documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, BIAs, and CISPs.

• Address security incidents, perform basic forensic analysis, and coordinate remediation efforts.

• Offer security guidance to development and infrastructure teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or 6+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience in place of a degree.

• Approximately 2–6 years of cybersecurity experience, ideally within a federal or government contractor setting.

• Must successfully pass a government background investigation and meet suitability and security requirements.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• CompTIA Security+ CE certification is required.

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, and federal ATO processes.

• Practical experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.

• Hands-on experience in hardening and administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with engineers, developers, program leadership, and customer security stakeholders.

• Active U.S. Government Public Trust or security clearance is preferred.

• Experience with DHS, DoD, or civilian agency security programs is a plus.

• Familiarity with FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• 11 paid holidays each year.

• Training and certification reimbursement.