Cyber Software Eng Stf
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Description
Standard Job Description
Designs, develops, documents, tests, and maintains full spectrum cyber solutions. Develops and automates secure systems to support cyber offensive, defense and full spectrum cyber operations.Conducts vulnerability research, reverse engineering, penetration testing (red/blue teams), develops and integrates low-level firmware, and/or develops specialized cyber software solutions and tools based on mission requirements. Applies system knowledge of subject matter (hardware, software, networks, cloud, etc.) to conduct research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities and develop new capabilities to exploit and/or mitigate vulnerabilities. *USE OF THIS CLASSIFICATION REQUIRES AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BUSINESS AREA CYBER DIRECTOR OR DELEGATE*
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related STEM discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Possess an approved DoD 8140 (8570) demonstrated knowledge of capability and baseline certification (CISSP, CAP, etc.)
- Minimum 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, information assurance or relevant experience
- Experience securing Linux and/or Windows operating systems in enterprise or mission environments.
- Experience with Automation tools specifically Ansible and familiarity with deployment automation
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as the following and associated documentation:
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation tools.
- Experience with scripting languages and automation tools
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher, as required).
Desired Skills
- Experience supporting DoD weapon systems, aviation platforms, or classified mission systems.
- Experience with Containerization technologies to include Kubernetes and OpenShift
- Experience with Virtualization platforms/hypervisors
- Experience implementing container security and Kubernetes hardening.
- Familiarity with SIEM Tools deployment and administration specifically ArcSight
- Experience with Zero Trust architecture and cyber resiliency engineering.
- Experience supporting environmental handling:
- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Air-gapped or disconnected systems