What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff/Senior Staff Cybersecurity Engineer position at SciTec?
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
- 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.
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.
Salary : $96,000 - $140,000
