Cyber Security Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VetPro credentialing system under the HMDM program. This role will lead cybersecurity operations, compliance, and engineering activities to safeguard mission-critical systems hosted in the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC). The ideal candidate has strong experience with federal security frameworks, vulnerability management, and secure system design.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain security controls in line with VA Handbook 6500 and NIST 800-53.
• Develop and maintain ATO documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Conduct vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and coordinate remediation.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor system logs and alerts to detect and respond to incidents.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508, privacy, and data protection requirements.
• Participate in security reviews, design sessions, and change control boards.
• Support VA cybersecurity stakeholders with reporting and continuous monitoring.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, incident response, and contingency plans.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or information assurance.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, FISMA, and VA Handbook 6500.
• Experience supporting ATO processes and security documentation for federal systems.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys), SIEMs, and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles in Azure or VAEC.
• Proficiency in evaluating system vulnerabilities and implementing security controls.

Additional Qualifications:

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, Security+, or CEH.
• Experience with DevSecOps tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform).
• Knowledge of credentialing systems and safeguarding PII/PHI.
• Prior experience supporting VA systems or healthcare IT.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.