OverviewThe Cybersecurity Engineer shall have advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in developing and implementing security for software programs. Will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of existing security processes for development code, to include writing and updating software code and security processes IAW guidance provided in the Government’s roadmap. Shall have hands-on experience in software security assessments, and be capable of documenting and communicating the outcome of these assessments to leadership.
Responsibilities - Software security testing and monitoring information systems for potential risks/security gaps/unsecure activities, and be capable of documenting and communicating these assessments to leadership.
- Take a security-conscious view of computing to protect sensitive data, and shall be involved in every step of system development, ensuring that security best practices are being followed.
- Responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of existing security processes for development code, to include writing and updating software code and security processes IAW guidance provided in the Government’s roadmap.
Qualifications- Public Trust background check eligibility.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical field and five (5) years of related IT experience, or
- At least eight (8) years of related IT experience and no degree.
- 1+ years’ experience with DevSecOps tools and processes, including, but not limited to Git, Concourse, SonarQube, Fortify, and ThreadFix.
- 2 years’ experience in some software development discipline, to include Java, Web services, Database, and/or web application development.
- 3 years’ experience in software security assessments and/or reviews.
- 2 years’ experience of reviewing software documentation, security findings/comments, and source code (if available) for accuracy, completeness, and associated risk.
About HighlightFor over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.
Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder and CEO, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org.
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
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