Staff/Senior Staff Cybersecurity Engineer

Description

SciTec has an immediate opportunity in our Boulder, CO office for a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in designing and verifying the secure implementation and configuration of software applications. This individual will support our software development teams in ensuring that SciTec-developed software systems address customer cybersecurity baseline requirements. We're looking for individuals with technical cybersecurity experience, familiarity with software development processes, and experience documenting compliance with security baselines.

Responsibilities

• Work with software development teams to implement Cybersecurity controls throughout a complex software baseline

• Analyze design constraints, analyze trade-offs in design, and consider lifecycle support for Cybersecurity control implementations

• Configure third-party software dependencies, such as database management systems, in accordance with DISA STIGs

• Maintain and develop internal tooling to support collection of automated scan data, evaluation of Cybersecurity control implementations, and corresponding data analysis.

• Provide input to Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation

• Maintain and refine Configuration Management processes to ensure accurate and comprehensive traceability from scan data to corresponding code and build artifacts.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of experience in any combination of Cybersecurity, software development, computer science, or engineering. Experience should be tied to a Cybersecurity focus when not in a directly Cybersecurity facing role

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD or DoE security clearance

• Ability to satisfy DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program training requirements within six months of hire

• Detail oriented

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• Active SECRET DoD or DoE security clearance

• Experience with the Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) and use of common software development infrastructure (i.e. version control, CI pipelines, etc.)

• C++, Rust, Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Implementing secure system baselines in one or more the following domains:

• Authentication and Authorization

• Encryption and PKI

• Computer networking

• Database systems

• Operating systems

• Configuration management

• Administration and configuration of Linux operating systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

• SCAP tooling, particularly OpenSCAP.

• Familiarity with federal or commercial security frameworks and baselines (i.e. NIST, SOC 2, etc.).

• Security+ or an alternate certification satisfying DoD Cyber Workforce Framework qualifications for the Information Systems Security Developer role.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $96,000 - $140,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. M/F/VETS/Disabled.