{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2ad090a1d60c7fb6dd17c767","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2ad090a1d60c7fb6dd17c767","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2ad090a1d60c7fb6dd17c767","title":"Cybersecurity Engineer (System Steward - Remote Opportunity)","description":"Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Cybersecurity Engineer (System Steward) to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project by identifying, mitigating cybersecurity risks and maintaining a strong information system security posture. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in Authority to Operate (ATO), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), security controls, cloud security, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The Cybersecurity Engineer will support RMF activities across the full ATO lifecycle, develop and maintain security documentation and artifacts, assess system risks and vulnerabilities, and coordinate with system administrators, developers, system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders to address security requirements and authorization gaps.\n\nThe candidate must reside within the continental US.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nProvide cybersecurity consulting and technical support to VA stakeholders for ATO, security authorization, and NIST RMF activities.\nSupport RMF Steps 1–7, including security categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.\nLead and coordinate security and privacy activities within project teams, including development and maintenance of required RMF security artifacts.\nDevelop and maintain security documentation, including Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, POA&M, and other authorization documentation.\nAnalyze authorization packages and security artifacts to identify gaps, establish remediation plans, and coordinate resolution with system stakeholders.\nConduct security risk assessments, impact analyses, gap assessments, compensating control evaluations, and residual risk assessments.\nAssess IT products, operating systems, and security configurations for compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and applicable security policies.\nDevelop and implement security controls and support remediation of identified vulnerabilities and compliance findings.\nSupport security configuration and compliance activities for infrastructure, operating system images, and IT product deployments.\nPrepare and present security reports, briefings, risk assessments, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nCollaborate with system administrators, developers, system owners, ISSOs, and internal/external customers to assess the security impact of hardware, software, and configuration changes.\nTake on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field.\n5+ years of information security experience, including at least 3 years of cybersecurity and cloud security experience supporting a large government agency.\nStrong experience supporting NIST RMF, ATO, security authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.\nExperience developing RMF security artifacts, implementing security controls, and managing POA&Ms.\nKnowledge of NIST SP 800-53, security compliance, GRC, and federal cybersecurity policies and practices.\nExperience conducting security assessments, risk analyses, gap assessments, impact assessments, and vulnerability assessments.\nExperience with cloud security and FedRAMP, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and shared security responsibilities.\nExperience with security assessment and vulnerability tools such as Tenable Nessus, Nmap, SCAP, and Wireshark.\nExperience with ServiceNow Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) or similar security/GRC platforms.\nKnowledge of network security, software development, systems engineering, cloud architecture, and infrastructure security.\nStrong documentation, analytical, presentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.\nAbility to translate technical cybersecurity requirements into actionable recommendations.\n\nAdditional Qualifications:\n\nAbility to obtain government clearance.\nExperience with the VA or other Government agencies.\nRequired: ISC2 CISSP certification.\nRequired: One or more of the following certification categories: IAT II, IAM II, or IASAE II.\nAdditional relevant certifications may include:\n\nISC2 CAP, SSCP, CCSP, or ISSEP\n\nISACA CISM or CISA\n\nEC-Council CEH\n\nCompTIA Security+, Network+, SecurityX, or Linux+\n\nBenefits:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision\nPTO + Federal Holidays\nCorporate Laptop\nTraining opportunities\n401(k) with employer match\nRemote work options\n\nNote: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.\n\nMind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. 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.\n\nAt this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship.","company":"Mind Computing","rawCompany":"mind computing","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T10:43:11.444Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cybersecurity Engineer (System Steward - Remote Opportunity)","description":"Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Cybersecurity Engineer (System Steward) to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project by identifying, mitigating cybersecurity risks and maintaining a strong information system security posture. The ideal candidate will provide expertise in Authority to Operate (ATO), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), security controls, cloud security, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The Cybersecurity Engineer will support RMF activities across the full ATO lifecycle, develop and maintain security documentation and artifacts, assess system risks and vulnerabilities, and coordinate with system administrators, developers, system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders to address security requirements and authorization gaps.\n\nThe candidate must reside within the continental US.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nProvide cybersecurity consulting and technical support to VA stakeholders for ATO, security authorization, and NIST RMF activities.\nSupport RMF Steps 1–7, including security categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.\nLead and coordinate security and privacy activities within project teams, including development and maintenance of required RMF security artifacts.\nDevelop and maintain security documentation, including Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, POA&M, and other authorization documentation.\nAnalyze authorization packages and security artifacts to identify gaps, establish remediation plans, and coordinate resolution with system stakeholders.\nConduct security risk assessments, impact analyses, gap assessments, compensating control evaluations, and residual risk assessments.\nAssess IT products, operating systems, and security configurations for compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and applicable security policies.\nDevelop and implement security controls and support remediation of identified vulnerabilities and compliance findings.\nSupport security configuration and compliance activities for infrastructure, operating system images, and IT product deployments.\nPrepare and present security reports, briefings, risk assessments, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nCollaborate with system administrators, developers, system owners, ISSOs, and internal/external customers to assess the security impact of hardware, software, and configuration changes.\nTake on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field.\n5+ years of information security experience, including at least 3 years of cybersecurity and cloud security experience supporting a large government agency.\nStrong experience supporting NIST RMF, ATO, security authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.\nExperience developing RMF security artifacts, implementing security controls, and managing POA&Ms.\nKnowledge of NIST SP 800-53, security compliance, GRC, and federal cybersecurity policies and practices.\nExperience conducting security assessments, risk analyses, gap assessments, impact assessments, and vulnerability assessments.\nExperience with cloud security and FedRAMP, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and shared security responsibilities.\nExperience with security assessment and vulnerability tools such as Tenable Nessus, Nmap, SCAP, and Wireshark.\nExperience with ServiceNow Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) or similar security/GRC platforms.\nKnowledge of network security, software development, systems engineering, cloud architecture, and infrastructure security.\nStrong documentation, analytical, presentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.\nAbility to translate technical cybersecurity requirements into actionable recommendations.\n\nAdditional Qualifications:\n\nAbility to obtain government clearance.\nExperience with the VA or other Government agencies.\nRequired: ISC2 CISSP certification.\nRequired: One or more of the following certification categories: IAT II, IAM II, or IASAE II.\nAdditional relevant certifications may include:\n\nISC2 CAP, SSCP, CCSP, or ISSEP\n\nISACA CISM or CISA\n\nEC-Council CEH\n\nCompTIA Security+, Network+, SecurityX, or Linux+\n\nBenefits:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision\nPTO + Federal Holidays\nCorporate Laptop\nTraining opportunities\n401(k) with employer match\nRemote work options\n\nNote: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.\n\nMind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. 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.\n\nAt this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship.","datePosted":"2026-09-10T10:43:11.444Z","dateModified":"2026-09-10T10:43:11.444Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mind Computing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2ad090a1d60c7fb6dd17c767"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2ad090a1d60c7fb6dd17c767"}}