About the role

  • Security Software Engineer with Red Team penetration testing expertise for advanced cybersecurity operations. Engaging in vulnerability assessments and secure software development for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Red Team operations and penetration testing in MDE environments
  • Debug and reverse engineer software and analyze system logs (Windows Events, Linux syslog, boot logs, dmesg)
  • Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in compiled and source code
  • Operate and administer systems running HP-UX, UNIX, Solaris, Linux, and Windows
  • Apply DISA STIGs and NSA encryption technologies
  • Design and implement deceptive technologies (e.g., honeypots)
  • Perform static source code analysis and participate in code reviews
  • Author recommendations for secure software design and contribute to SSAOM documentation
  • Integrate and manage identity and access across hybrid environments using Entra ID
  • Extend on-premises Active Directory with cloud identity solutions
  • Conduct security research leading to CVE publication
  • Participate in Capture the Flag (CTF) exercises (e.g., DEFCON, Hack the Box, OTW)

Requirements

  • 5+ years in software engineering applied to program development, modeling, and simulation for DoD or IT systems
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Linux and Windows environments
  • COMPTIA Linux+ or FedVTE Linux+
  • Microsoft MCSA or equivalent Windows training
  • IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 (or successor)
  • Penetration Testing Certification (one or more of the following): Offensive Security: OSCP, OSCE, OSEE, OSWP; SANS: GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, SEC642, SEC564; OSD Cyber Operation Academy Course (COAC) graduate
  • Top Secret clearance
  • SCI eligible

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Security Software Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

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