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HX5,LLC Software Assurance Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Software Assurance Engineer Cyber Security III Schriever Space Force Base Colorado Springs, CO
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Software Assurance Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Software Assurance Engineer ensures the cybersecurity compliance to the MDA Software Assurance Policy of the EWS software by auditing static analysis, defect analysis, and other measures. Review and explain defects and provide recommended solutions to technical or managerial audiences as well as make recommendations for managing and setting thresholds for actual findings versus false-positive findings. Perform compliance and research in the area of software assurance to include the auditing of the analysis of software source code and binary executable files in accordance with MDA policy. Perform software assurance tasks in support of the MDA/DE Government PM, ISSM, cyber assurance staff and other senior management. Gather software analysis artifacts from analysis tools and manual techniques that identify exploitable vulnerabilities, and malicious indicators in software applications. Analyze detailed reports of identified issues, and work within cybersecurity guidelines and software development personnel to assist in identifying mitigations. Conduct research on emerging software assurance tools and provide detailed reports on tool capabilities and applicability to the software assurance requirements as needed. Examine potential security violations to determine if policy has been breached and respond in accordance with the Incident Response Plan. Attend software assurance working group meetings and briefings as required. Perform updates to procedures and RMF documentation to satisfy A&A requirements. Perform other duties related to RMF and A&A as required. Salary:The salary range for this position is $92,300 - $117,300 Education and Experience: Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and four (4) years of general experience. Associate's degree and two (2) years of general experience. Bachelor's degree Must have 2 years of directly related experience Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8570 IAT II certification eligibility requirements (e.g., Security+ CE) within 90 days of hire. Desired Requirements:
Experience coding with C, C++, C#, .net, or JAVA. Experience in secure coding practices. Familiarity with DoD STIGs. Experience working with Government Cyber personnel to make recommendations on software assurance levels. Knowledge of CI/CD principles. Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment. Experience identifying and understanding Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) notices. Experience generating Threat Detection & Vulnerability Assessment reports. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements: Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Must be able to travel, including air travel. HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) plan with Company Match Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Parental Leave Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Identity Protection Medical and Dependent Car Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts Group Legal Coverage Options Pet Insurance
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HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.