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# Information Security Engineer

- **Company:** AdaptiveVets Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $113,050.0 - $133,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Log Analysis, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Nessus, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2d59b7ed772ff40e

## About the Role

* 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)

## Description

* 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.


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