Software Assurance Evaluation Engineer

Archer; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with MANTECH, seeks a Software Assurance Evaluation Engineer in Hanover, MD, to strengthen software security for a mission-critical intelligence program. You will apply advanced static and dynamic analysis, triage findings, and drive secure coding across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications include extensive experience in systems security, C/C++/C#, Java familiarity, and proficiency with leading SwA tools.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in Systems Security Engineering, Software or CS.
• 10+ years with a Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Strong software analysis or development in C/C++ or C#, with ability to read Java.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate SwA tools for client environments to maximize detection and minimize false positives.
• Interpret SwA results to detect vulnerabilities and guide secure coding.
• Develop test methodologies and test cases to optimize SwA tool analysis.
• Perform software security assessments and advise remediation strategies.
• Create vulnerability test reports and risk assessments for leadership.
• Research emerging SwA tools to enhance security analysis capabilities.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Java reading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Klocwork

CodeSonar

Fortify

CodePeer

IDA Pro

Fortran-Lint

Job description

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Assurance Evaluation Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD. The Software Assurance Evaluation Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support software assurance and security initiatives for a mission-critical organization within the Intelligence Community, focusing on secure and reliable data dissemination through rigorous source code analysis.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Utilizing, fine-tuning, and evaluating the suitability of automated Software Assurance (SwA) tools for specific customer environments to maximize detection and minimize false positives.
• Interpreting SwA tool results to detect vulnerabilities, triage findings, and drive secure coding practices across the development lifecycle.
• Developing and executing test methodologies, custom scoring criteria, and specific test cases to support and optimize SwA tool analysis.
• Performing software security assessments and interfacing with clients and developers to recommend effective remediation strategies for identified code vulnerabilities.
• Creating technical documentation, comprehensive vulnerability test reports, and risk assessments for leadership.
• Researching and assessing emerging SwA tools and methodologies to continually enhance the team's software security analysis capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience (or 10+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years with a Master’s degree) in Systems Security Engineering, Software Programming, or Computer Science.
• Strong software analysis or development experience in C/C++ or C#, with the ability to read/analyze Java.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technology tools including Klocwork, CodeSonar, Fortify, CodePeer, IDA Pro, or Fortran-Lint.
• Experience with low-level architectures (x86_64, PowerPC, MIPS), assembly language (ASM), or legacy languages like Ada.
• Experience with Rust and/or the ability to learn.

Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Position offers sponsorship for expanded scope polygraph requirements post-hire.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.