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SciTec Staff/Senior Staff Cybersecurity Engineer in Boulder, Colorado
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.