Senior Security Engineer

The role

You will advise application teams on security implications and conduct security engineering analyses. You will assess security controls and evaluate applications for potential risks.

What you will do

• Advises application teams on the security implications of software modifications
• Identifies and documents proposed and actual changes and mitigation plans
• Conducts security engineering analyses including vulnerability and risk assessments
• Assesses the effectiveness of implemented security controls
• Evaluates applications for potential security risks
• Proposes improvements to security policies, standards, and procedures
• Reviews application architectures, data flows, and processes
• Participates in customer meetings, discussions and decisions
• Supports product development discovery efforts and security architecture design
• Shares best practices and technical knowledge among teams

Required qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with DoD network engineering/management
• Minimum 3 years specified work in Cyber Security
• Must hold a minimum DoD 8140/8570 certification level: IAT II or IAT III
• Must hold at least ONE of the following certifications: CASP+, AWS Security, CCSP, CSSLP (or Associate of ISC2), or equivalent technical security certification or demonstrated experience directly rela
• Knowledge of Unix, DevSecOps, web application security, web application modernization, AWS cloud security, DoD/U.S. Air Force Risk Management Framework and related security policies and practices
• Must be eligible to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Comfortable effectively leading a team and setting priorities
• Able to provide technical guidance and constructive feedback for development teams
• Strong communication/general soft skills
• Conduct self in a professional and respectful manner
• Give and receive feedback in a respectful and professional manner
• Be a team player

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Substantial paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Income protection benefits

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

About the company

Clarity Innovations is a national security partner delivering solutions to the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. They focus on software and data engineering for Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, and Operational Security.