Senior Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to application teams regarding the security implications of both proposed and existing software modifications.

• Identify and document changes to applications, along with mitigation strategies and security measures.

• Perform security engineering analyses, including vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations.

• Evaluate the implemented security controls to ensure compliance with the standards and objectives of the U.S. Air Force and DoD.

• Assess applications for potential security risks and recommend improvements to policies, standards, procedures, and remediation strategies.

• Examine application architectures, data flows, and documentation to detect security deficiencies and validate corrective actions.

• Engage in customer meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes.

• Assist in product development discovery, security architecture design, and evaluation of controls.

• Disseminate best practices and technical expertise across various teams and portfolios.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in DoD network engineering and management.

• A minimum of 3 years of dedicated work in Cyber Security.

• Must possess at least a DoD 8140/8570 certification level of IAT II or IAT III.

• Must hold at least one of the following certifications: CASP+, AWS Security, CCSP, CSSLP (or ISC2 Associate), or an equivalent technical security certification or relevant experience in the field.

• Familiarity with Unix, DevSecOps, web application security, web application modernization, AWS cloud security, and the DoD/U.S. Air Force Risk Management Framework along with related security policies and practices.

• Must be eligible to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

• Comfortable in effectively leading a team and establishing priorities.

• Capable of providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to development teams for achieving compliance.

• Strong communication and general interpersonal skills.

• Professional and respectful behavior.

• Ability to give and receive feedback in a respectful and professional manner.

• Team-oriented with the ability to contribute to a positive “can-do” culture.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements when feasible.

• Income protection benefits.

• Resources for professional growth.