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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer II - **Company:** DirectViz, LLC - **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Linux, Systems Analysis, Intrusion Detection Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8880427/cybersecurity-engineer-ii ## About the Role Education & Certifications * Minimum certification as DoDD 8140.01 541 (or equivalent as required by the applicable Technical Instruction) at the Basic level, or successor requirement. * All personnel performing as Privileged Users must maintain a final adjudicated Tier 5 security investigation with an IT Level I designation in JPAS and/or DISS. Experience * Minimum of two (2) years of cybersecurity experience performing system hardening activities. * Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining STIG compliance. * Hands-on experience performing vulnerability assessments using ACAS. * Demonstrated experience remediating vulnerability findings, including applying vendor patches and security updates on both Windows and Linux operating systems., * Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments. * Familiarity with RMF, vulnerability management processes, and cybersecurity compliance standards. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clearance: Active Secret or higher required. If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today! Physical and Mental Qualifications: * Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours. * Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard. * Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed. * Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language. * Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team. * Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes. * Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities. * Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request. * Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS). ## Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer II to provide critical Cybersecurity (CS) engineering support across various systems, ensuring the security, integrity, and compliance of complex Department of Defense systems. This role will involve working within the full system Life-Cycle, from analysis and secure design to testing, evaluation, and life-cycle management., * Provide Cybersecurity (CS) engineering services including analysis, secure design, testing and evaluation (T&E), systems analysis and assessment, and life-cycle management. * Support the implementation of cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) boundary defense techniques across various platforms and systems. * Implement and manage Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes for system accreditation and cybersecurity compliance. * Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS). * Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementations and remediations. * Apply Cybersecurity best practices for various IA-enabled appliances including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Switches/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), EMASS, and Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS). * Remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities, including the application of vendor patches on both Linux and Windows operating systems. * Provide support for Cybersecurity engineering activities related to total ship computing environments and other defense systems. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Modern Web Development with Nuxt3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/294-modern-web-development-with-nuxt3) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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