Cybersecurity Engineer II

DirectViz Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectViz Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to provide critical CS engineering support across DoD systems, covering secure design, testing, and life‑cycle management. Active Secret clearance or higher is required.

You will implement RMF processes, perform ACAS vulnerability assessments, and remediate findings on Windows and Linux. Experience with STIGs and DoD environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of cybersecurity experience performing system hardening.
• Experience implementing STIG compliance.
• Hands-on vulnerability assessments with ACAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide CS engineering services including analysis, secure design, testing, and life-cycle management.
• We will implement and manage RMF processes for system accreditation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediations across DoD systems.
• Support IA boundary defense techniques across platforms and systems.
• Remediate vulnerabilities with vendor patches on Windows and Linux.

Skills

RMF (Risk Management Framework)

ACAS

STIG remediation

Windows & Linux patches

Education

DoDD 8140.01 Basic

Tier 5 security adjudication (IT Level I)

Tools

ACAS

STIG

JPAS/DISS

RMF

Job description

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting‑edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate‑funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

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.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Experience:

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero‑tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.