Software Security Engineer

LightFeather is currently seeking a skilled Software Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be a key player in implementing, testing, and operating advanced software security techniques. You will ensure our software complies with our technical reference architecture and contribute to all levels of our system's architecture. Your responsibilities will include performing ongoing security testing, code review, troubleshooting, and providing engineering designs to mitigate vulnerabilities. You will also consult and guide team members on secure coding practices and maintain detailed technical documentation.

This Position is Remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce security protocols within our DevSecOps (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) with an emphasis on security.
• Perform security testing and code reviews to improve software security.
• Provide engineering solutions for new software to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and update technical documentation.
• Consult with team members on best practices for secure coding.
• Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and best practices in software security.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; previous or active DHS ICE clearance is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field.
• 9 years of IT security experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 7 years with a Masters, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Minimum 5 years of technical leadership in the field of software security.
• Proficient with DevSecOps pipeline tools such as JIRA, automated testing (Selenium, Jenkins), automated deployments, and strategies for blue-green deployments and branching.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering processes including requirements analysis and allocation.
• In-depth experience performing Security Control Assessment in compliance with standards such as NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and related guidelines.

Preferred:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), or Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional.

Why Join LightFeather?
You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.

Commitment to Diversity
LightFeather is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.