We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Software Engineer to support our cutsomer onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, integration, and security of a sophisticated IT infrastructure. You will work within a dynamic environment to engineer and secure enterprise-level applications, services and solutions, ensuring they are compliant with the highest standards of DoD security, including the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software and systems engineering, with specific expertise in securing and managing collaboration platforms in highly classified environments. You will be responsible for developing custom solutions, automating security and operational tasks, and guiding systems through the full engineering lifecycle, from design and prototyping to integration and continuous monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
Secure Software & Engineer Systems:
- Design, develop, and integrate secure software solutions, with a focus on enterprise applications.
- Engineer and implement security controls, Zero Trust principles, and hardened system baselines (Windows, Linux) in accordance with JSIG and RMF requirements.
- Develop custom scripts (PowerShell), applications, and automation workflows to streamline security, administration, and migration tasks.
RMF & Security Compliance:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all assigned RMF and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities.
- Develop and maintain RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), and create artifacts to support security assessments.
- Analyze and remediate DISA STIG compliance issues and conduct vulnerability management to ensure systems are prepared for Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI).
Infrastructure & Application Management:
- Lead the engineering and migration efforts for enterprise platforms,
- Design and deploy new infrastructure to support high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and scalability for critical enterprise services.
- Provide Tier III support for complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and developing long-term solutions.
Lifecycle & Integration Support:
- Guide system development through the full lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design reviews (PDR/CDR) to integration, testing, and operational support.
- Develop and document technical designs, system architecture, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, and other engineers to ensure the technical integrity and security of all deliverables.
- Implements, tests, and operates advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture.
- Performs on-going security testing and code review to improve software security.
- Troubleshoots and debugs issues that arise.
- Provides engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Contributes to all levels of the architecture and maintains technical documentation.
- Consults team members on secure coding practices.
- Develops a familiarity with new tools and best practices.
