Staff SW Systems Engineer – GovRamp & FedRamp Compliance - 103396

Extreme Networks•San Jose, CA

18d•$170,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Extreme Networks is a global networking leader with over 50,000 customers worldwide, providing end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. We are experiencing double-digit growth and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees thrive. We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to lead GovRamp and FedRamp compliance efforts for our Enterprise Platform (EP1). This role is critical for ensuring our platform meets stringent government compliance standards and maintains continuous compliance through proactive vulnerability management. The successful candidate will manage security scan operations, vulnerability remediation, dependency management, and compliance validation across the entire platform and underlying infrastructure.

Requirements

8 + years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years focused on security, compliance, or vulnerability management.
Strong hands-on experience with security scanning tools (tenable, Snyk, or similar).
Demonstrated expertise in vulnerability assessment, CVE analysis, and remediation strategies.
Deep understanding of government compliance frameworks (GovRamp, FedRamp, or similar).
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, C#, or similar).
Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and infrastructure scanning.
Solid understanding of container security, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure security.
Experience with dependency management tools and library upgrade processes.
Knowledge of common vulnerability types (OWASP Top 10, CWE) and remediation techniques.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Active security certifications (CISSP, CCSK, CEH, Security+, or similar).
Experience with GovRamp or FedRamp compliance processes and assessments.
Background in DevSecOps practices and security automation.
Knowledge of threat modeling and attack surface analysis.
Experience with containerization security scanning and runtime protection.
Background in secure coding practices and code review for security issues.
Experience with API security testing and web application security.
Prior experience managing security programs or compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Execute comprehensive security scans on the entire EP1 platform and underlying infrastructure using industry-standard tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning, dependency scanning).
Establish and maintain regular scanning schedules to ensure continuous compliance monitoring.
Review and validate scan results for accuracy, filtering false positives and prioritizing genuine vulnerabilities.
Identify, triage, and fix open CVEs across the platform with priority based on severity and exploitability.
Research and implement patches and security fixes in coordination with development teams.
Track vulnerability remediation progress and ensure timely closure of identified issues.
Regularly upgrade dependencies and libraries across the EP1 platform to address known vulnerabilities.
Evaluate third-party components and libraries for security risks before integration.
Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all platform dependencies and their security status.
Generate and manage builds for GovRamp-related testing and validation.
Coordinate with QA and compliance teams to ensure builds meet GovRamp/FedRamp requirements.
Support pre-deployment security verification and compliance checks.
Maintain documentation of security findings, remediation efforts, and compliance status.
Generate compliance reports for internal and regulatory review.
Support security audit preparations and compliance assessments.