Security Software Engineer (R&D)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Security Software Engineer to drive security, integrity, and resilience across software products. You will design, develop, test, and maintain Windows desktop applications and security solutions within an Agile team.

The role requires 4–7 years in software security and automation, a CS/SE degree, and strong coding skills in C/C++ and C#.NET. Certifications like CISSP/SSCP are preferred and knowledge of Azure DevOps is a plus.

Qualifications

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in software security and automation, or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and security solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and integration.
• Develop and maintain features for Windows desktop applications and services.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Create and execute unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Work in an Agile development environment and contribute to sprint planning and execution.
• Learn and apply security best practices in software design and implementation.
• Support product releases and maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

C/C++

C#.NET

XAML

React

Python

Go

Rust

Django

JavaScript

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Security Software Engineer (R&D)Description -This role is responsible for driving the security, integrity, and resilience of software products throughout their lifecycle. The role specializes in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities within software products. The role focuses on ensuring that software applications and systems are designed, developed, and deployed with robust security measures to protect sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the overall integrity of the software product.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain software applications and security solutions.Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and integration.Develop and maintain features for Windows desktop applications and services.Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.Create and execute unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability.Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.Work in an Agile development environment and contribute to sprint planning and execution.Learn and apply security best practices in software design and implementation.Support product releases and maintenance activities as needed.Education & Experience RecommendedFour-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.4-7 years of work experience, preferably in software security and automation, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.Preferred CertificationsCertified Information Systems Security ProfessionalSystems Security Certified PractitionerKnowledge and SkillsProficiency in one or more of the following technologies:C/C++C#.NET / .NET CoreWPFXAMLExperience with object-oriented design and software development principles.Experience with unit testing frameworks and methodologies.Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO).Understanding of Windows application development.Knowledge of Windows operating system fundamentals, including:Windows RegistryCertificatesFile and folder permissionsLocal and domain user securityBasic understanding of Windows programming concepts such as:Multi-threadingSocketsInter-process communicationStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of software security principles and secure coding practices.Basic understanding of cryptography and authentication technologies.Experience with one or more of the following:ReactJSPythonDjangoGoRustXamarinFamiliarity with technologies such as:WMICOMNetworkingConcurrencyDatabasesPerformance optimizationExperience developing web applications using:JavaScript frameworksHTML5CSSCross-Org SkillsEffective CommunicationResults OrientationLearning AgilityDigital FluencyCustomer CentricityImpact & ScopeImpacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.ComplexityResponds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines.DisclaimerThis job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $161,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Benefits:HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview )The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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