Senior Cyber Software Analyst

a.i. solutions; Redstone Township (PA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Safe Harbor Plan

Paid Parental leave

Company Paid Life/AD&D

Tuition Assistance

Wellness plans

Job summary

a.i. solutions is seeking a Cyber Software Analyst to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services program in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on software analysis, vulnerability identification, and RMF/DoD compliance for mission systems.

Applicants should have SAST/DAST/SCA mastery (Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Snyk), strong risk communication, and the ability to translate technical risks for developers and stakeholders. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ten+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in Cybersecurity/Software Assurance.
• Mastery of SAST/DAST/SCA tools (Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Snyk) and tuning to reduce false positives.
• Solid understanding of NIST SP 800-53/800-161 and RMF/ATO linkages.
• DoD 8140.03 IAM/IAT Level II or III requirements (Security+, CISSP, CSSLP) preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate security risks to developers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform software source code and binary analysis to identify vulnerabilities.
• Support RTS Government ISSM and Cyber Assurance staff in RMF/DoD contexts.
• Explain risks and mitigations to developers and mission stakeholders.
• Research and report on emerging software assurance tools and applicability.
• Respond to incidents following the Incident Response Plan and support remediation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Cyber Assurance issues across RTS networks.
• Provide vulnerability scanning and related configuration management support.

Skills

RMF knowledge

NIST 800-53/800-161

Risk communication

Vulnerability assessment

Software assurance

SAST/DAST/SCA experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Fortify

Checkmarx

SonarQube

Snyk

Job description

a.i. solutions is seeking a highly-motivated Cyber Software Analyst to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Program in Huntsville, AL. The Cyber Software Analyst will support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

Essential Functions

• Perform technical engineering support and research in the area of Software Assurance to include the analysis of software source code and binary executable files.
• Perform senior cyber assurance analyst tasks in support of the RTS Government ISSM, Cyber Assurance staff and other senior management in areas of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD, Army Regulations, Incident Response, Risk Assessment, Software Assurance and related Cyber Assurance disciplines.
• Perform software analysis using automated analysis tools and manual techniques to identify coding flaws, exploitable vulnerabilities, and malicious indicators in software applications.
• Provide detailed reports of identified issues and work with customer cybersecurity office and software development personnel to analyze and identify mitigations.
• Conduct research on emerging software assurance tools and provide detailed reports on tool capabilities and applicability to the client's software assurance requirements as needed.
• Examine potential security violations to determine if policy has been breached and respond in accordance with the Incident Response Plan.
• Support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software Cyber Assurance problems pertaining to the network environment.
• Cyber Assurance training and workshops, vulnerability scanning as required by the risk assessment process, incident detection and response, and other configuration management functions in support of RTS.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in tools such as Fortify, Checkmarx, or SonarQube to analyze source code for "CWEs" (Common Weakness Enumerations).
• Adept at performing Vulnerability Research and tracking the CVE database to ensure no outdated components are being used in RTS systems.
• Ability to draft and manage standard operation procedures (SOPS).
• Demonstrated understanding of the NIST SP 800-53 and 800-161 controls required for federal information systems.
• Understanding RMF and how Software Assurance feeds into the larger ATO process.
• Strong Ability to validate and verify SW STIGs.
• Exceptional ability to perform risk assessments, analyze technical vulnerabilities, and explain their potential impacts to the RTS mission systems.
• Skilled at analyzing false positives and associated mitigations to weed out "noise" so the developers can focus on the real threats / true positives.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) years or more of relevant experience including:
  • Three (3) or more years in specialized Cybersecurity/Software Assurance.
• Mastery of SAST/DAST/SCA tools (e.g., Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, or Snyk) and the ability to tune them to reduce false positives.
• Thorough understanding of NIST SP 800-53/800-161 and how SwA artifacts support the RMF/ATO process.
• Must meet DoD 8140.03 IAM/IAT Level II or III requirements (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CSSLP) CISSP preferred.
• Exceptional ability to communicate security risks and remediation strategies to both developers and non-technical mission stakeholders.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret., which requires U.S. citizenship.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific projects or mission requirements.

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions was founded over 30 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Salary ranges from $119,000 to $144,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1

Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad

Company Paid Life/AD&D

Tuition Assistance

Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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