Software Security Engineer, Mid with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Number: R Software Security Engineer, Mid
The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your te chn ical skills with big picture thi nk ing to make an impact on national security space missions? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into te chn ical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. If this sounds like you, come join Booz Allen's Strategic SATCOM team to work on a top-priority space program. As a Sof tware Security Engineer on our team, you'll be t rus ted to help customers solve problems using a variety of te chn iques. Using methods like static analysis, dynamic testing, and manual code review, you'll identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable results to improve the security posture of mission critical space systems. You'll learn how to incorporate te chn ical results into broader presentations, whitepapers, and risk assessment reports to enable U.S. Space Force programs to make the best decisions to secure their mission. You'll help monitor security environments and identify security gaps through the eyes of an adversary. In this role, you'll impact the exciting and rapidly evolving domain of space systems cybersecurity while developing greater breadth and depth of cybersecurity knowledge. Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can grow your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to expand your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration. Work with us to secure our systems, networks, and critical infrastructures. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 7+ years of experience with secure sof tware testing, review, or assessment to identify potential flaws in source code and mitigate vulnerabilities
5+ years of experience using code analysis tools and interpreting the results
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and methods that apply to sof tware development such as modularization, layering, abstraction, data hiding, and simplicity and minimization
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities such as buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language or Structured Query Language ( PL / SQL ) and injections, race c ond itions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code
Knowledge of computer programming principles such as object-oriented design, programming language structure and logic, interpreted languages such as JavaScript, and compiled languages such as C / C++ and Java
Knowledge of secure coding te chn iques
Ability to apply coding and testing standards, apply security testing tools such as static analysis tools, and c ond uct code reviews and develop secure sof tware testing and validation procedures
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Bachelor's degree
Ability to obtain Security+ CE or CISSP Certification within 6 months of hire date Nice If You Have: Experience designing countermeasures to identify security risks and determine the security controls of information systems, networks, or sof tware components
Experience with secure test plan design such as unit, integration, system, and acceptance
Knowledge of secure sof tware deployment methodologies, tools, and practices
Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies , and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity such as Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) , and DoD Application Security and Development ( ASD ) Security Te chn ical Implementation Guide ( STIG ) Knowledge of embedded systems or operational te chn ology ( OT ) and supply chain risk management standards, processes, and practices
Knowledge of risk management processes such as methods for assessing and mitigating risk, policies , requirements, and procedures
Knowledge of sof tware development models such as Waterfall Model, Spiral Model, and DevSecOps
Top Secret clearance Security+ CE or CISSP Certification
CSSLP Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information . Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. EEO Commitment We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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