Cybersecurity Engineer II (Secret clearance required)

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic, rapidly growing government contractor delivering innovative IT solutions for mission‑critical government clients. The Cybersecurity Engineer II position is located on‑site in Virginia Beach/Dam Neck, VA, and requires a Secret clearance with occasional travel.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform system hardening in accordance with applicable DoD and Navy cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct DoD‑mandated vulnerability assessments using ACAS.
• Conduct SCAP scans and automated STIG compliance checks.
• Implement and assess applicable DISA STIG requirements.
• Review quarterly STIG releases and assess system and operational impacts.
• Support ATO audits, Annual Security Reviews, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Analyze ACAS, SCAP, and STIG findings and develop or update POA&M entries.
• Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities and remediation activities through closure.
• Remediate vulnerability findings, including implementation of vendor patches on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Apply Security Management policy guidance and directives to cybersecurity activities.
• Support day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations and maintenance of network, server, and hardware resources.
• Coordinate with technical and cybersecurity stakeholders to address compliance findings and maintain system security posture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics (with a concentration in Computer Science), or an equivalent discipline; or high school diploma/GED plus ten years of relevant experience.
• Five years of full‑time professional experience performing system hardening; alternatively, ten years of experience with a high school diploma/GED.
• Demonstrated experience implementing STIGs, performing ACAS vulnerability assessments, applying Security Management policy guidance/directives, and remediating vulnerabilities and vendor patches on Linux and Windows systems.
• Certifications: IAT Level II – one of the following: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.
• Active Secret clearance (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, using 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 English.
• Work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Demonstrate 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.