Senior Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer

ANALYGENCE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer to identify, assess, and validate vulnerabilities across DHS Intelligence Enterprise cloud and on-premise systems through penetration testing, software assurance, and vulnerability assessment.

The role emphasizes manual, expert-driven techniques, SOC validation, source code reviews, and ongoing SOP updates, with on-site work in a Government SCIF.

Qualifications

• BS degree or 10+ years IT/cybersecurity experience.
• 7+ years' experience in penetration testing or vulnerability assessment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship; willingness to undergo a DHS counterintelligence-scope polygraph.
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, PTES).
• Knowledge of software assurance and secure code review practices.
• Knowledge of common attack vectors across network, application, and cloud layers.
• Skill in manual exploitation using tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, or Core Impact.
• Skill in static code analysis using tools such as SonarQube or Fortify.
• Ability to write clear penetration test reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests across the DHS IE portfolio using standard methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP), from rules of engagement through exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting.
• Use manual techniques to find vulnerabilities commonly missed by automated tools.
• Validate SOC incident response procedures through controlled testing.
• Perform software assurance through vulnerability and compliance testing of software requests; provide approval recommendations.
• Conduct source code reviews using automated tools and manual processes.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and supply chain risk management reviews.
• Maintain the security posture of the penetration testing kit.
• Update penetration testing, SCRM, and vulnerability assessment SOPs.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Report writing

Communication skills

Manual testing

Education

Bachelor degree in IT/Cybersecurity/IS/CS

10+ years IT/cybersecurity experience

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Core Impact

SonarQube

Fortify

Job description

Tharros supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with cybersecurity services across its Intelligence Enterprise.

In support of this mission, we have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Software Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment Engineer. In this role you will identify, assess, and validate vulnerabilities across DHS Intelligence Enterprise cloud and on-premise systems through penetration testing, software assurance, and vulnerability assessment. You will emphasize manual, expert-driven techniques to find what automated tools miss and validate SOC detection and response. This position is on-site in a Government SCIF in Washington, DC.

• Perform penetration tests across the DHS IE portfolio using standard methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP), from rules of engagement through exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting.
• Use manual techniques to find vulnerabilities commonly missed by automated tools.
• Validate SOC incident response procedures through controlled testing.
• Perform software assurance through vulnerability and compliance testing of software requests; provide approval recommendations.
• Conduct source code reviews using automated tools and manual processes.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and supply chain risk management reviews.
• Maintain the security posture of the penetration testing kit.
• Update penetration testing, SCRM, and vulnerability assessment SOPs.

• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Science OR minimum of 10 years' experience in IT or cybersecurity.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in penetration testing or vulnerability assessment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship; willingness to undergo a DHS counterintelligence-scope polygraph.
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, PTES).
• Knowledge of software assurance and secure code review practices.
• Knowledge of common attack vectors across network, application, and cloud layers.
• Skill in manual exploitation using tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, or Core Impact.
• Skill in static code analysis using tools such as SonarQube or Fortify.
• Ability to write clear penetration test reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Desired

• OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or CISSP certification.
• Cloud (AWS, Azure) or Cross Domain Solution testing experience.