Information Security Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Information Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management) to support a mission‑critical DHS USCIS cybersecurity program focused on Continuous Monitoring and enterprise risk reduction. This fully remote position plays a key role in strengthening the security posture of nationwide immigration systems by identifying vulnerabilities, driving remediation, and collaborating with ISSOs and technical teams.

This role is fully remote and requires a U.S. citizen eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

• Analyze Tenable.io vulnerability scan results to identify weaknesses across enterprise systems
• Correlate events and findings through Splunk dashboards to prioritize risks and remediation
• Support NIST RMF activities, including documenting findings and developing POA&M
• Recommend remediation strategies for cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and OS environments (Windows/Linux)
• Perform system evaluations across CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, and Windows platforms
• Collaborate with ISSOs, system owners, and engineering teams to drive timely remediation
• Identify process improvements for Continuous Monitoring and security tool effectiveness
• Prepare reports outlining risks, impacts, and recommended corrective actions
• Support enterprise‑level security planning, process modeling, and vulnerability management improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (required)
• 10+ years of experience in information security or security engineering
• Hands‑on experience with Tenable.io
  , Nessus, ACAS, or similar scanning platforms
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise (v9.2+) for analysis and dashboarding
• Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800‑37 RMF
  , POA&M development, and risk assessments
• Experience administering or evaluating systems across Windows and Linux distributions
• Cloud administration experience in AWS (Azure/GCP also acceptable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex findings
• Prior DHS experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for Public Trust
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar certifications preferred but not required

• $100,000–$120,000 salary
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Fully remote schedule (occasional on‑site support only if required)
• Supportive leadership and stable program environment