Jr. Cyber Security Engineer

By Light HQ • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• Certifications necessary to meet IAT Level II in accordance with DoD 8140 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.
• Understanding of Risk and Compliance Frameworks.
• U. S. Citizenship status with a current SECRET security clearance, with the ability to attain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of DoD acquisition processes and relevant cyber security processes, such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Security+ certification

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: Entry Level