DHS HSEN - Senior Security Engineer (DevSecOps)

VERSAR, INC.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Security Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing cybersecurity measures for a key government agency. In this dynamic position, you will design and implement innovative security solutions, work with a talented team, and utilize cutting-edge technologies to protect vital information systems. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and creativity. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT Services with focus on cybersecurity and DevSecOps.
• Relevant certifications in cybersecurity and DevSecOps preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cybersecurity technologies and integrate new features.
• Support DHS Security Engineering efforts related to DevSecOps.

Skills

DevSecOps

Cybersecurity

Agile

GitHub

Kubernetes

Java

PHP

C

.NET

Python

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Fortify

Red Hat OpenShift

AWS Lambda

Job description

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Engineer (DevSecOps) to support the Department of Homeland Security's Enterprise Engineering Division (EED) within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This candidate will be a member of a high functioning team supporting cybersecurity countermeasures to strengthen DHS enterprise and HQ networks, to include the administration and support to a portfolio of security tools and associated infrastructure in production. This candidate will work directly with team of network and security engineers, data center specialists, industry vendors, and DHS stakeholder groups that includes 20+ DHS Components.

What You'll Do:

• Designs and develops cybersecurity technologies along with integration of new architectural features into existing infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.
• Demonstrated DevSecOps skills and experience required to meet requirements.
• Supports DHS Security Engineering efforts related to DevSecOps, Agile, GitHub, Kubernetes , OWASP, API, Scripter/code tester - Java, PHP, C, .NET, Go, PowerShell, Python, CSRF, XSS, ubernetes, AWS EKS, AWS Fargate, Red Hat OpenShift, AWS, AWS Lambda with AWS API Gateway, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Fortify, AppDetective.
• Able to support the integration of security processes, controls, and technologies into technical solutions.
• Uses standard solutions, and a consistent approach in design, development, and testing.
• Recommend improvements to security architectures that increase levels of automation, implement a DevSecOps operating philosophy, and address current and anticipated data and processing needs.
• Recommend the proper placement of cybersecurity security tools, sensors, and software within the infrastructure.
• Develop cybersecurity support applications as required and integrate those applications into the cybersecurity support applications infrastructure, to include applications that may include dashboard displays allowing management a visual overview of cybersecurity operational status and performance metrics, interfaces with other DHS SOCs, and machine to machine interfaces to increase the level of automation within the cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Develop requirements for cybersecurity support applications including dashboard display, process automation, and interface applications.
• Prototype, develop, test, and implement applications including interface applications for transferring data to other DHS SOCs and ensuring machine to machine communication and interfaces to reach a state of automated processing within SOC operations.
• Utilize application program interfaces (APIs) to develop, test, and implement tool and process automation for integrated toolsets.
• Deploy and integrate applications within the cybersecurity infrastructure.

What You'll Bring:

• BA/BS (relevant field); relevant experience may be a substitute for education.
• At least six (6) years of professional experience in an IT Services environment, providing technical support with emphasis on cybersecurity and DevSecOps.
• Certification(s) involving cybersecurity desired.
• DevSecOps related certifications desired: Certified Professional - DevOps Foundation (CP-DOF), Certified Professional (CP) DevSecOps, or Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP).
• U.S. Federal government consulting DevSecOps experience preferred.
• Must be resourceful in learning a very complex and dynamically changing network.
• Must be able to work independently in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Past experience within the Department of Homeland Security or other government agency is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required and eligibility for a DHS EoD is required to be considered for this position.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 per year

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily remote; however, preference will be given to those local to the MD/DC/VA areas.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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