DoD Cybersecurity Engineer II — On-Site VA (RHEL/STIGs)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO accrual

Professional development reimbursement

Certification funding

Job summary

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer II to support DoD cybersecurity compliance and authorization activities in a hands-on environment. The role focuses on system hardening, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and maintaining artifacts for accurate authorization posture.

Based in Virginia Beach, VA on-site, you will work with DoD/Navy requirements, perform ACAS/SCAP/STIG tasks, and support ATO audits and continuous monitoring, remediation, and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of system hardening experience or 10 years with HS diploma/GED.
• Experience with STIGs, ACAS vulnerability assessments, and patch remediation on Linux/Windows.
• Hands-on RHEL 8/9; RHEL 10 experience required or ongoing transition support.
• Experience maintaining Assess Only authorization and A&A documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform system hardening aligned to DoD/Navy requirements.
• Conduct DoD-mandated vulnerability assessments using ACAS.
• Run SCAP scans and STIG compliance checks.
• Implement DISA STIG requirements and review quarterly STIG releases.
• Support ATO audits, Annual Security Reviews, and continuous monitoring.

Skills

System hardening

Vulnerability management

DoD cybersecurity

SCAP scanning

ACAS

RHEL administration

STIG remediation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma/GED + 10 years experience

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

DISA STIG

POA&M

RHEL 8/9/10

IOS

Windows

Job description

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer II to support DoD cybersecurity compliance and authorization activities in a hands-on environment. The role focuses on system hardening, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and maintaining artifacts for accurate authorization posture.

Based in Virginia Beach, VA on-site, you will work with DoD/Navy requirements, perform ACAS/SCAP/STIG tasks, and support ATO audits and continuous monitoring, remediation, and documentation