Software Security Engineer

Software Security Engineer

Overview

Softtek Government Solutions is seeking a Software Security Engineer. The overall responsibility of the Software Security Engineer is to implement, test, and operate advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture.

This position will have onsite requirement in the National Capital Region.

Responsibilities

1. Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security.
2. Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise.
3. Provide engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
4. Contribute to all levels of the architecture.
5. Maintain technical documentation.
6. Consult team members on secure coding practices.
7. Develop and maintain familiarity with new tools and best practices.
8. Engineer and implement DevOpsSec (CI/CD) pipelines and incorporate security protocols while deploying infrastructure as code (IaC).

Qualifications

Required Education

1. Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field and 9 years IT security (Cybersecurity) experience; or 7 years with a Masters; or 4 years with a PhD required (experience can be considered in lieu of degree)

Experience

1. 5+ years technical leadership experience
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Certification, or Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) Certification
3. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
4. Experience with DevOpsSec pipeline tools including configuration management, requirements (e.g. JIRA), automated testing, automated deployments, blue green deployments, and branching strategy and implementation
5. Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes and milestones; understanding of the requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation process
6. Experience with performing Security Control Assessment in compliance with NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and other NIST 800 guide series
7. Excellent active listening and verbal communication skills
8. Strong business writing ability
9. Flexible and adaptable attitude
10. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
11. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders
12. Ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical, executive-level government officials
13. Leading and mentoring teams

Required Clearance

1. US Citizenship
2. Ability to obtain DHS Suitability

About Softtek Government Solutions

Softtek Government Solutions is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation's most complex threats and challenges. As a small business we're committed to supporting our clients' missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.

Softtek Government Solutions encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:

1. Extensive training programs
2. Gym membership reimbursement
3. Education reimbursement
4. Technology benefits
5. Commuter benefits
6. Generous paid time off and much more!

Softtek Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)