Location: Remote, USA

About the company:  
At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high performance effective softwares, with impactful organizational design and organizational dynamics for software delivery. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies

Job Summary:
The Network Security Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures for both local and wide area networks. This role involves evaluating security product capabilities, configuring communication protocols, conducting vulnerability assessments, and developing comprehensive security solutions throughout the system development lifecycle. The analyst ensures that network security measures align with organizational policies and DoD requirements, providing technical expertise to safeguard critical systems against threats and vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement network security requirements for LAN/WAN in compliance with DoD and federal standards
• Evaluate and integrate approved security products and configure secure communication protocols
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments throughout the system development lifecycle
• Design and maintain secure network architectures aligned with NIST 800-53 and RMF
• Support ATO efforts by implementing STIGs, producing documentation, and addressing audit findings
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and system owners to remediate vulnerabilities
• Monitor networks for threats, ensuring continuous compliance and system integrity

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must possess an active IT-I Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 5 (T5)
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification: IAM Level III (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in network security
• Experience defining security requirements for local and wide area networks
• Proficiency in evaluating and configuring DoD-approved network security products
• Strong understanding of standard communication protocols and secure configuration practices
• Skilled in detecting and analyzing network vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies
• Experience conducting vulnerability and risk assessments throughout the system development lifecycle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Visions Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement
• Flexible/remote work schedules