Information Security Engineer

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 across the AWS GovCloud platform.
• Support RMF processes including security control assessments, ATO sustainment, and POA&M management.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning using Nessus and approved tools, tracking and coordinating remediation of findings.
• Maintain and update ATO documentation, security findings records, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Support IAM/PIV integration, Zero Trust principle implementation, and HSPD-12 compliance.
• Assist with security monitoring, log analysis, and incident response coordination.
• Produce monthly ATO reporting, security compliance status, and audit readiness documentation.
• Maintain compliance with VA Directive 6500, VA Handbook 6500, and all applicable Federal cybersecurity policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field (4 additional years of relevant experience may substitute)
• 7+ years of information security engineering experience in Federal cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with RMF processes, NIST 800-53 security controls, and ATO sustainment
• Proficiency with Nessus and continuous monitoring frameworks
• Experience with IAM/PIV integration, Zero Trust principles, and Federal identity management standards
• Familiarity with VA cybersecurity directives, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent certification
• Direct experience with SNOWCAM or comparable VA continuous monitoring platforms
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud security services including Security Hub and GuardDuty

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer Science (Required)

Experience:

• Federal cloud cybersecurity engineering and RMF: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)
• CISSP or equivalent (Preferred)

Location and Ability to Commute:

• Remote

Security clearance:

• Public Trust (Preferred), * Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Agile: 4 years (Preferred)
• Federal cloud cybersecurity engineering and RMF: 7 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)
• CISSP or equivalent (Preferred)

$113,050 - $133,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance