Cybersecurity Engineer II

Cybersecurity Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) match

Professional development reimbursement

Corporate-funded technology trainings

Recognition programs

Job summary

DirectViz Solutions, LLC seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer II in San Diego, CA onsite to strengthen enterprise security through practical engineering on Windows and Linux with STIG implementation and vulnerability management.

You will conduct ACAS-based assessments, patching, and remediation, supporting audits and compliance initiatives while collaborating with IT and cybersecurity teams. A Bachelor’s degree and Secret Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity-related field.
• IAT II certification or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of full-time experience with system hardening and STIGs.
• Experience with ACAS-based vulnerability assessments.
• Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Hardening Windows and Linux systems per DoD requirements.
• Implement and maintain STIGs across environments.
• Conduct ACAS-based vulnerability assessments.
• Prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities and findings.
• Apply patches and security updates to Linux and Windows.
• Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives and monitoring.
• Document configurations, actions taken, and assessments.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to strengthen posture.

Skills

System hardening

DoD security

Vulnerability management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related

Tools

ACAS

STIGs

CCNA

CySA+

GICSP

GSEC

Security+CE

SSCP

Job description

DirectViz Solutions, LLC offers a Cybersecurity Engineer II role in San Diego, CA 92131 with onsite work and a competitive USD 60,000 to 77,000 per year salary range. Join a team focused on strengthening enterprise security through practical engineering work across Windows and Linux environments, including system hardening, vulnerability management, and STIG implementation. The role also includes strong support for your growth with professional development reimbursement and corporate-funded technology certifications, plus comprehensive benefits and recognition programs.

What you’ll do

You will support cybersecurity operations across enterprise environments by hardening systems, improving compliance posture, and driving remediation from assessment to resolution.

• Perform system hardening on Windows and Linux systems in line with DoD security requirements and industry best practices.
• Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across supported systems and environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and related cybersecurity tools.
• Analyze, prioritize, and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and security findings, including patching as required.
• Apply vendor patches and security updates for both Linux and Windows environments.
• Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives and continuous monitoring activities.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, remediation actions, and cybersecurity assessments.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to resolve security issues and strengthen system security posture.
• Support audits, inspections, and cybersecurity reviews as required.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, or an equivalent discipline.
• IAT II certification from one or more of: CCNA, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP.
• 5 years of full-time professional experience performing system hardening, including demonstrated experience with STIG implementation, ACAS-based vulnerability assessments, security management policy guidance and directives, and remediation of vulnerability findings including vendor patches on both Linux and Windows.
• Secret Clearance requirement.

Tools and technologies you’ll work with

• Windows, Linux
• STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides)
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• CCNA, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO accrual
• Professional development reimbursement
• Corporate-funded technology certifications
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs

Physical and mental qualifications

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk using a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong command of English.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in business correspondence, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform essential functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for employees with disabilities.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).