Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer

LinTech Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open Paid Time Off

Health Insurance with Company Contribution

401k Plan with Company Match

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer in Washington, DC. This role involves identifying system vulnerabilities and conducting penetration testing procedures across classified and unclassified environments.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of technical experience, specializing in security assessment disciplines. The position requires active TS/SCI clearance and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a 401k plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent experience in software assurance.
• Experience in penetration testing with various automated tools.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment and security patch management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing of DHS I&A systems and environments.
• Perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments and provide technical recommendations.
• Evaluate software security posture and provide remediation planning.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Software assurance analysis

Technical risk identification

Security control validation

Education

10+ years in relevant technical roles

Tools

Automated testing tools

Security assessment software

Job description

Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer

Dexian Government Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer to support our proposal at the DHS CIETS in DC Metro area.

Position Overview

Serves as DHS I&A's senior offensive security and technical assessment specialist. This position is responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, assessing system security posture, validating security control effectiveness, conducting penetration testing activities, evaluating software assurance risks, and providing actionable remediation recommendations across classified and unclassified environments.

Job Duties

The Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer provides expert support for:

• Penetration testing
• Vulnerability assessments
• Security testing and evaluation
• Software assurance analysis
• Security control validation
• Technical risk identification
• Security architecture assessment
• Remediation planning
• The position functions as the Government's senior technical assessor responsible for independently identifying weaknesses before adversaries do.

Core Responsibilities

Penetration Testing

• Conduct penetration testing of DHS I&A systems and environments.
• Evaluate system resistance to cyber-attacks.
• Assess network, application, operating system, and infrastructure security.
• Perform adversarial testing activities to identify exploitable weaknesses.
• Validate effectiveness of implemented security controls.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions.

Vulnerability Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results.
• Identify security weaknesses and misconfigurations.
• Assess severity and operational impact of vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical recommendations to reduce risk.

Software Assurance Analysis

• Evaluate software security posture.
• Assess application security controls.
• Review software development and deployment risks.
• Identify coding and implementation weaknesses.
• Analyze software assurance findings and recommend mitigation strategies.

Security Testing and Validation

• Perform security testing supporting RMF activities.
• Validate implementation of technical security controls.
• Support Security Control Assessments (SCAs).
• Evaluate effectiveness of security safeguards.
• Verify compliance with security requirements.
• Assist authorization teams in assessing residual risk.

Security Engineering Assessments

• Conduct technical security reviews of systems and architectures.
• Evaluate proposed technologies and security implementations.
• Identify engineering weaknesses affecting system security.
• Support architecture and design reviews.
• Recommend technical improvements.

Continuous Monitoring Support

• Support ongoing vulnerability management activities.
• Assess emerging risks and threat exposure.
• Review remediation progress.
• Monitor recurring findings and risk trends.
• Support continuous authorization activities.

Risk Analysis and Remediation

• Analyze risks associated with identified vulnerabilities.
• Recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate compensating controls.
• Prioritize remediation activities.
• Brief Government leadership on technical findings and risk implications.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with ISSOs and ISSMs regarding findings.
• Support Security Control Assessors during assessments.
• Work with system administrators and engineers to resolve vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical recommendations to system owners.
• Support Government cybersecurity leadership during audits and inspections.

Stakeholder Interaction

• ISSOs
• ISSMs
• Security Control Assessors
• Security Risk Management Engineers
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• System Administrators
• Application Development Teams
• System Owners

Required Qualifications

The Senior Penetration Testing, Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer must have at least 2 years of recent experience in each of the following technical areas: software assurance, penetration testing with a range of automated tools, vulnerability assessment, security patch management, secure cloud and hybrid engineering, and CDS, for a total of at least 10 years.

Certification Requirements

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CISSP or comparable demonstrable experience

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Benefits

Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

EEO Statement

Dexian Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the locations where we operate.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affidavit Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request.

This role requires an active Top Secret Security Clearance, customer approval, and successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.