Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Remote; supports a U.S. Coast Guard program

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year

Company

hirify.global solves complex federal problems with emerging and open technologies, building secure software factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST frameworks for defense, healthcare, and civilian agencies.

What you will do

• Design, implement, assess, and continuously monitor cybersecurity controls across applications and infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security engineering reviews, and penetration testing support.
• Manage vulnerabilities end to end, including scanning, analysis, risk prioritization, remediation coordination, and POA&M tracking.
• Harden and administer RHEL servers and apply secure configurations across Linux/Unix, Windows, databases, and networked systems.
• Implement and verify controls aligned with NIST 800-53 and FISMA while supporting RMF and continuous monitoring.
• Maintain ATO documentation, respond to incidents, conduct basic forensic analysis, and guide development and infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field; additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Approximately 2–6 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in a federal or government contractor environment.
• Ability to satisfy government background investigation, suitability, and security requirements.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, and federal ATO processes.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Hands-on hardening and administration of RHEL/Linux systems.
• Clear communication skills for collaboration with engineers, developers, program leadership, and customer security stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Active U.S. Government Public Trust or security clearance.
• Experience with DHS, DoD, or civilian agency security programs.
• FedRAMP authorization and continuous monitoring experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote role supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, with program option periods through 2029.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Training and certification reimbursement.