Cybersecurity Software Engineer - GTRI - CIPHER - Open Rank

site-logo•San Diego, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time, permanent position is available as a Cybersecurity Software Engineer within the Command and Control Mission Assurance Division (C2MA) in the CIPHER Lab at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). C2MA develops cyber-resilient C4ISR systems for tactical and operational environments. The Division designs, tests, and fields new technologies and architectures, including secure network enclaves, virtualization, multi-level security, and adaptive quality of service management. C2MA has around 100 employees providing analysis, research and development supporting mission-critical command and control systems and associated testing and development efforts. The team is distributed across multiple sites in the Atlanta area, with field offices in San Diego, Phoenix, Orlando, and Utah. The Cyber Security Software Engineer designs, develops, and tests cybersecurity software in languages such as Java, C, and C++. The Cyber Security Software Engineer requires extensive knowledge of programming languages, software development, and computer operating systems in order to apply engineering principles to software creation. The necessary skill areas for the Cyber Security Software Engineer include programming and coding, fundamentals of computer science, design and architecture, algorithms and data structures, information analysis, debugging software, and testing software. The Cyber Security Software Engineer also creates novel cyber security technology components and software to ensure that critical systems and information are resilient to cyber exploits and attacks. The researcher also performs attendant vulnerability assessments, analysis, and software engineering and design. The Cyber Security Software Engineer also develops hardware and software prototypes, and tests those prototypes in realistic environments.

Requirements

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS or Fedora
Proficiency in C#, Java, C++, or similar high-level languages
DevSecOps automation and testing frameworks (Cypress or similar)
Virtualization technologies (vmware) and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)
Experience with software design, architecture, debugging, and testing
Ability to investigate, reproduce, and resolve technical problems
Demonstrated ability to independently acquire new technical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in collaborative team environments
Proven ability to work across multiple technical areas
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance
5+ years of relevant technical experience
Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) development or operations
RMF process and Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM) experience
Technical leadership, project management, or mentorship experience
SELinux and security-hardened system configuration
Networking and system administration background
Experience with regulatory compliance and proposal development

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test secure software using C#, Java, C++ or similar
Create novel cybersecurity technology components to defend against cyber exploits
Conduct software and code reviews ensuring adherence to standards and best practices
Develop kernel and user-level software with security-first design principles
Contribute to the development of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) processes using DevOps and DevSecOps principles
Implement Infrastructure as Code to maintain Linux environments
Use Ansible and Terraform to deploy and configure systems
Perform vulnerability assessments and validate security controls (STIGs, CMMC)
Participate in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
Document software installation, configuration, and dataflows for accreditation
Translate business needs into technical requirements and system designs
Integrate custom and third-party components across complex systems
Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government sponsors
Deliver technical briefings to diverse audiences
Contribute to proposals, white papers, and research reports
Mentor junior engineers (senior-level candidates)