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Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You’ll Do 

• Own the current development and execution of the program vulnerability management process across the entire program and integrating AI into each step of the way  

• Execute and analyze vulnerability scan results using DISA ACAS and Anchore Grype 

• Conduct remediation efforts and verifying vulnerabilities are addressed in patched systems 

• Conduct static and dynamic code analysis using industry standard tools to detect security weaknesses and inform remediation efforts 

• Perform software dependency management, including tracking, updating, and assessing third-party components for known vulnerabilities 

• Generate and maintain software bills of materials (SBOM) for supporting supply chain risk management and vulnerability tracking 

• Recommend and implement configuration and hardening remediation for systems and applications to comply with US Govt, Industry, or Vendor guidance 

• Produce and maintain the program’s Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) to include vulnerabilities and compliance findings 

• Produce & deliver security artifacts (Body of Evidence) that directly support the assessment of systems and applications being accredited 

• Build and maintain security tools through scripting, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and other automation  

• Produce and deliver security artifacts of findings with concise description of the issue, supporting evidence, reference material, and recommended mitigations 

• Monitor emerging threats, CVEs, and evolving security best practices and apply findings to supported technologies and program security posture 

• Develop and execute of security test plans, automated security tests, and verification and validation activities 

• Develop technical skills and cybersecurity expertise through on-the-job experience, mentorship, and cross-training with senior engineers

Skills you’ll bring 

• Proficiency in one or more languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, or Rust. 

• Practical experience working in Linux environments (preferably PitBull), including command-line proficiency and familiarity with OS-level security controls 

• Proficiency in DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) including nomenclature, tooling, and hardening 

• Proficiency with security testing and vulnerability management tooling including SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning, with hands-on experience using tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, OpenSCAP, Syft, Grype, ACAS  

• Proficiency of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles, practices, and common application-security vulnerabilities 

• Experience utilizing security frameworks and standards such as NIST, RMF, OWASP, CWE, CVE, STIGs, OVAL, CVSS, or secure coding standards 

• Experience supporting system accreditation and authorization activities for RMF and NCDSMO assessments 

• Proficiency applying NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls, overlays, and tailoring guidance to support system security plans and authorization packages 

• Experience using agentic or generative AI tools to develop, analyze, or automate solutions for cybersecurity problems 

• Experience with containers such as Pod