Security Software Engineer

Posted:
7/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⋅ District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security (Digital)


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a skilled Security Engineer to analyze software designs and implementations from a security perspective, and identify and resolve security issues. You will include the appropriate security analysis, defenses and countermeasures at each phase of the software development lifecycle, to result in robust and reliable software program. The role is technical and the ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in computer security systems, networking, web-based protocols and frameworks.

What You Will Need:

  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance·

  • Minimum FOUR (4) years experience working on enterprise level software

  • Minimum FOUR (4) years with Security industry know-how.

  • Minimum FOUR (4) years working in an Agile program

  • Experience with container orchestration, such as Kubernetes or Openshift 

  • Security tool implementation and automation experience (configuring and fine tuning)  

  • Security tool end-user experience (event analysis, file analysis, behavior analysis)  

  • Incident response experience (managing the life cycle of a security incident)  

  • Cloud platform experience and practical knowledge of enterprise cloud services 

  • General background and understanding of networking (TCP, HTTP) 

  • Experience building standard operating procedures for security related tasks  

  • Experience working in an agile environment  

  • Experience using Okta as an Identity Management Platform 

  • Experience with DataDog or similar observability platform 

  • Experience with a programming language (Python, Java, C#, other) and API usage 

  • Implement, test and operate advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture

  • Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security

  • Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise

  • Provide engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities

  • Develop and publish policy, plans and procedures in collaboration with other program teams

  • Assist in creating risk assessment reports, understand enterprise risk factors, recommend mitigations

  • Prepare audit documentation and support internal and external auditors

  • Deliver security presentations, threat intel briefings, custom lunch and learns

  • Maintain vendor relationships and license renewals

  • Deploy and manage technical security controls

  • Inventory solutions for hardware, software, identity and cloud resources

  • Continuous vulnerability remediation

  • Endpoint detection and response

  • Network detection and response


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience querying, creating dashboards, firing events and/or alerts within Splunk  

  • Google Cloud Platform experience (knowledge on GCP nuance regarding other major CSPs)  

  • Experience with Jira, Git, Confluence 

  • Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Deployment

The annual salary range for this position is $100,200.00-$150,200.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse LLP

Website: https://guidehouse.com/

Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 2018

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Advice ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Management Consulting