Cyber Security Engineer

By Light HQ • Orlando, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is 100% on-site located at our facility in Orlando, FL. Provide cybersecurity engineering support to DoD software application development activities through cybersecurity requirements definition, process enhancements and application security testing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT or related field required. Professional and / or military experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Five years of work experience preferred.
• Security+ or SSCP certification required.
• This position requires certifications necessary to meet IAT Level II in accordance with DoD 8570 baseline certifications. IAT Level II certification is required immediately upon hire. Current certification status will be maintained by obtaining continuing education as specified by the certification authority.
• Experience in software engineering, development and/or systems engineering throughout all phases of the system development lifecycle.
• Systems administration skills, experience with Linux, security settings, services, hardening of systems (STIGs, security policies); any shell scripting or Python a plus.
• System troubleshooting, recovery, and advisory in the event of unexpected adverse configuration changes.
• Knowledge of threat assessment and solutions to mitigate or eliminate such threats.
• Experience with offensive security tools and adversarial techniques and methods.
• Experience implementing software application solutions to comply with NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Compliance and vulnerability reporting and similar formal technical documentation skills.
• Experience working with Cyber Range Environments.
• Understanding of Risk and Compliance Frameworks.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of DoD acquisition processes and relevant cyber security processes, such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF) preferred.
• Additional Certifications are a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Define cybersecurity requirements for software applications to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Provide recommendations to incorporate security engineering practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Perform assessments of cybersecurity requirement compliance using manual and automated software analysis tools and methods and present them to the customer as necessary.
• Perform assessments using adversarial tools, techniques, and methods against network-enabled applications and web applications to identify weaknesses, gaps, and vulnerabilities.
• Propose mitigation and countermeasures to reduce or eliminate software-level threats.
• Directly interface with the software development team to ensure software security engineering principles are applied throughout the system development lifecycle.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees