Software Security Engineer, SME

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a versatile Software Security Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to implement, test, and operate advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This will be an onsite role located in Northern Virginia with a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Performing on-going security testing and code review to improve software security.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues that arise.
• Providing engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Contributing to all levels of the architecture.
• Maintaining technical documentation.
• Consulting team members on secure coding practices.
• Developing and maintaining familiarity with new tools and best practices.
• Engineering and implementing DevOpsSec (CI/CD) pipelines and incorporate security protocols while deploying infrastructure as code (IaC).

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field and twelve (12) years IT security (Cybersecurity) (or commensurate experience) 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Agile development experience
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical, executive-level government officials

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Certification, or Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) Certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional.
• 5 or more years of technical leadership
• With DevOpsSec pipeline tools including configuration management, requirements (e.g. JIRA), automated testing, automated deployments, blue green deployments, and branching strategy and implementation.
• With Systems Engineering processes and milestones; understanding of the requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation process.
• 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.

Clearance Required: 

• Ability to acquired and maintain DHS Suitability (US Citizenship required)

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

 

Posted Pay Range

 

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $145,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.