Software Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Air City (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Security Engineer to help identify and remediate vulnerabilities across the software lifecycle on mission-focused projects for DoD clients.

Join a collaborative team to assess software security, apply industry standards such as NIST RMF, and ensure secure development practices while working with developers and information assurance engineers. Secret or higher clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with at least one major programming language (Java/JS/C/C++/Python).
• Knowledge of NIST RMF and DoD requirements is required.
• Secret clearance or higher is required.
• DoD 8140 and 8570 compliance helpful.
• IAT Level II cert (Security+ or CISSP) is desirable.

Skills

Programming languages

Info Assurance

NIST RMF DoD

Software dev knowledge

Security clearance

High school diploma

DoD 8140 / 8570

IAT II Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fortify

OpenText

VMware

Job description

Software Security Engineer The Opportunity: As a Software Security Engineer, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before adversaries can. At Booz Allen, you'll strengthen your knowledge on a mission-focused team where you'll use your growing understanding of security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software. You’ll apply specific functional knowledge and working or general industry knowledge. You’ll develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. In this role, you’ll support clients by working with a collaborative team to assess and analyze software for vulnerabilities to determine if the risk is acceptable for use in the DoD arena. You’ll utilize knowledge of the software lifecycle and secure software development practices to ensure security is built-in to software applications. You’ll work closely with developers and information assurance engineers to ensure adequate verification and validation. You will examine software applications from an adversarial perspective to qualify risks, work under general supervision, and plan, conduct, and deliver assignments. This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience with Java, JavaScript, C, C++, or Python
• Experience with Information Assurance or cybersecurity requirements
• Knowledge of NIST, RMF, or DoD requirements
• Knowledge of software development or programming
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 Compliant
• Intermediate or DoD 8570 Compliant
• IAT level II Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with VMware and virtual test environments, and Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience with Static Code Analysis tools, including Fortify or OpenText
• Experience with vulnerabilities and source code bugs
• Knowledge of industry best practice methodologies in software security, and reporting on testing results and appropriate countermeasures
• Knowledge of Static Code Analysis and performing code reviews, with and without a static code analyzer, for security vulnerabilities and applying industry best practices
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a passion for learning
• Possession of excellent writing and communication skills, and analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Science, or a related field

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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