Job Abstract

As a Sr. Software Security Engineer, you’ll need to be a dynamic Open-Source Software Security Engineer to fortify our commitment to ensuring the utmost security in our open-source endeavors, with the goal of making an impact across the federal government.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Take charge of ensuring that the company's software and systems are resilient against potential threats, vulnerabilities, and malicious dependencies related to open-source usage.
• Spearhead the evaluation, testing, and management of top-tier open-source security tools and technologies.
• Regularly conduct security audits, risk assessments, and detect anomalies.
• Shape and uphold robust security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Pioneer advanced research into the latest open-source threats and strategize effective countermeasures.
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to ensure adherence to secure coding norms.
• Impart training and insights on best security practices and the latest technologies to colleagues.
• Stay consistently updated with the latest in security news, advisories, and penetration techniques.
• Lead our contributions to the open-source community, sharing our security findings, patches, and modules.
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers, laying down the path for an advanced security plan and strategy.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A DoD SECRET Clearance.
• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer working with Python
• 4+ years deploying infrastructure as code using declarative languages such as Terraform
• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or related field plus 8 – 10 years or Masters of Science in Computer Science or related field plus 5 – 7 years experience.
• Proficiency with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Worked with federal security assessment and authorization frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, etc.)
• Deployed applications onto the DoD Information Systems Network (DISN)
• Experience with CI/CD and automation technologies such as GitLab CI, Jenkins or Bitbucket Pipelines
• Experience managing, storing, and updating artifacts in artifact repositories
• Experience configuring and deploying SAST/DAST security tools within the CI/CD pipelines for application teams to leverage in order to deploy into production
• Demonstrated experience deploying and monitoring scalable Kubernetes applications.
• A track record of delivering projects from inception to production.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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