Lead Security Engineer

Lead Security Engineer #1073

Security Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required

Work Location:Suitland MD

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)levelLead Security Engineer to lead application security across a large-scale cloud-native federal modernization program. This role provides technical and management leadership on major security tasks embedding security into every phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using a DevSecOpsmethodology. The ideal candidate will architect and enforceZero Trustprinciples driveAuthorization to Operate (ATO)activities and directapplicationsecurity testing threat modeling and vulnerability remediation across a System of Systems (SoS). This positioninterfaces withsenior Government stakeholders and the Office of Information Security (OIS) and decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others.

What Youll be Doing:

• Lead the design and implementation of application security solutions frameworks and processes across all phases of the SDLC
• ImplementZero Trust (ZT) principlesfor applications workloads and data aligned with EO 14028 OMB M-22-09 and NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture)
• Integrate security into DevSecOpsCI/CD pipelines establishing security gates automated code inspection and supply-chain controls including Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation
• Direct Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) vulnerability assessments and penetration testing toidentify triage and remediate security weaknesses
• Lead threat modelingexercises to analyze application architectureidentifyattack vectors and document mitigation strategies throughout design development testing and deployment
• Support the Authorization to Operate (ATO)process including security control assessment artifact and evidence collection Privacy Threshold Analysis/Privacy Impact Assessment support and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management
• Implement security controls in accordance with theNIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST SP 800-53 and remediate identified vulnerabilities and compliance findings
• Design and implement secure architecture patterns secure API design authentication/authorization input validation encryption secure logging and monitoring (SIEM) and secure error/session/configuration management
• Develop and maintainmetrics dashboards and reportingto track application security posture threat trends and remediation progress over time
• Support the development and management of Interagency Security Agreements (ISA) security playbooks and incident responsein accordance withcurrent cybersecurity policies
• Collaborate with application developers data engineers systems engineers and OIS to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and provide expert security consultation to development teams
• Assist in FedRAMP certification activities and the assessment/remediation of independent penetration testing results as applicable

Required Education Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors degreein Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity or a related field
• 15 yearsof relevant IT/cybersecurity experience providing technical and management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments (SME level)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating security into a DevSecOpsSDLC including CI/CD security gates and automated security testing
• Hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust Architectureand applying NIST SP 800-53 controls and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Proven experience leading vulnerability assessments penetration testing and threat modelingfor enterprise applications
• Experience supporting the ATO lifecycleand managing POA&Ms security artifacts and evidence collection
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Experience generatingSoftware Bill of Materials (SBOMs)and implementing software supply-chain security controls
• Familiarity with SIEMdeployment container/image hardening and secure baseline configuration
• Experience in large-scale multi-cloud federal environments and FedRAMP processes
• Strong analytical problem-solving written and verbal communication skills including the ability to brief senior Government stakeholders

Our estimated salary range for this position is $120000 - $190000; this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience geographic location and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions and to drive our clients missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOpsprinciples to provide services including application development biometrics and identity management cloud and infrastructure optimization IT and legacy modernization and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years Dev Technology employees enjoy:

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program technical and management training through Dev University hands-on learning through DevLab tuition reimbursement and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision flexible spending account commuter benefits life insurance and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party happy hours fitness challenges and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities employer match for donations and time off for volunteer efforts
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