Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to support cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management activities supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role provides high-level engineering, technical execution, and security management to maintain federal security standards, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure mission-critical systems achieve and retain authorization. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical contributor for the cybersecurity posture, compliance framework, and risk management initiatives. Core responsibilities include:

Support the program s cyber risk reduction and vulnerability mitigation.
Performs continuous scanning, patching, and exposure reduction activities.
Maintains ATO compliance and strengthens security governance.
Expands security automation to improve resilience and consistency.
Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure vulnerability mitigation and scanning tools are embedded in design.
Evaluate risk and document compliance baselines to strengthen overall system security governance.
Participate in technical reviews to continuously analyze and mitigate vulnerabilities across the environment.
Support automation implementation and continuous monitoring of security controls within cloud environments.
Work with product managers to plan security compliance and prioritize scanning, patching, and risk reduction tasks.
Facilitate documentation required to maintain secure interconnections and preserve ATO compliance status.
Support Product Teams in preparing for cyber assessments to proactively validate vulnerability mitigation and security posture.

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, etc).
Experience focused on cyber-risk reduction, vulnerability mitigation, and maintaining compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated technical experience performing continuous scanning, risk analysis, and endpoint patching workflows.
Working knowledge of risk reduction governance, baseline compliance frameworks, and security automation principles.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers to translate technical system configurations into risk reduction strategies.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

Prior experience supporting software modernization programs through continuous scanning and automated exposure reduction.
Advanced baseline cybersecurity certifications focused on governance and risk mitigation (e.g., CCISO, CISM, CISSP, or GSLC).
Strong written communication skills to articulate risk metrics, vulnerability statuses, and compliance posture to leadership.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here s what you can expect:

During the Interview Process

Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
Camera must be on
A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process

Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
Background check, to include:

Criminal history (past 7 years)
Verification of your highest level of education
Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

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