Security Engineer

Wilcore believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

 

What you'll be doing:

We’re seeking a Security Engineer to lead security, compliance, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities for mission-critical federal health platforms. In this role, you’ll ensure that systems are secure, accredited, and aligned with VA and federal standards—balancing compliance with modern engineering practices to deliver reliable, secure services for millions of users.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in security engineering and compliance within federal health or mission-critical cloud systems.
• Hands-on expertise with ATO processes, risk management frameworks (RMF), and security control implementation.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and VA/DoD security guidelines.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS GovCloud) and related security services.
• Experience integrating security scanning tools (static/dynamic analysis, dependency scanning, IaC security) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with monitoring and vulnerability tools (Splunk, Tenable, Qualys, or similar).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders on security and compliance.
• A proactive mindset toward security automation, compliance-as-code, and continuous monitoring.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

•       Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.

 

Education:

•       Bachelor’s degree

Benefits:

•       Fully remote
•       Annual stipend
•       Comprehensive Benefits Package
•       Company Match 401(k) plan
•       Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Wilcore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Wilcore HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@wilcore.io

Compensation:

At Wilcore, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $145,000