Security Software Developer – Pacific Defense – El Segundo, CA

Job title: Security Software Developer Company: Pacific Defense Job description: Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance. Who are we looking for? Pacific Defense is seeking a Security Software Developer to join our Engineering Research & Development team. Pacific Defense specializes in developing innovative solutions incorporating state-of-the-art capabilities for the US DoD. Our high-performance systems are used in applications such as Battle Management Command and Control, Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence and Secure Digital Communications. The ideal candidate should have experience in the following domains: strategic communications, tactical communications, electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence (SIGINT). In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge of writing software and combine it with security threat analysis and product development. We are seeking candidates with proven abilities in developing innovative solutions who are particularly interested in working on state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare capabilities to meet United States Dept of Defense (DoD) needs.

Requirements

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Experience in the cybersecurity field. Either as a cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity consultant, or network security engineer.
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting classified DoE, DoD and IC customers at all levels of classification.
• Awareness of DISA STIGs, SCAP scans, ACAS vulnerability scanner, and AF Ports, Protocols, Services process, and other utilities (NESSUS, etc).
• Experience in the preparation of RMF documentation to attain IATT/ATO.
• Technical knowledge of cross domain solutions and guards (CDS/CDG) and the experience to work hand in hand with other teams to develop a solution.
• 5+ years of experience with Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) policy development and analysis.
• Proficient in problem solving and rapid prototyping for proof of concept projects.
• Experience with tracking and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with repository and version control tools (Subversion, GitLab)
• Experience developing software using the Agile/Scrum methodology and tools.
• Experience with various COTS cyber security tools.
• Experience with VMware and virtualization technologies.
• Strong academic training in Computer Science fundamentals.
• Stellar communication skills (both technical details and high-level conceptual ideas).
• Enjoys collaborating with small and dedicated development teams.
• US Citizen with active DoD TOP SECRET clearance or interim SECRET clearance.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• SME level knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, SELinux development, RPM package creation, and kernel driver support.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification. *Security + CE *SSCP *GSEC *CISSP *CISA *CASP
• TS/SCI Clearance with CI/Full Scope Poly.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Provide Certification & Accreditation (C&A) support in compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology and Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Network Architect.
• Combine your technical knowledge of writing software with security threat analysis and product development.
• Help to design and implement new features within an agile development environment.
• Leverage the existing technology stack and investigate emerging technologies to ensure methods/practices/strategies are up-to-date.
• Optimize and increase performance of code while debugging, investigating, and fixing bugs.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code-base quality and awareness.

Education

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or other technical degree. MS preferred.

About Us is an industry leading developer of advanced RF and electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. We specialize in Open Systems Architecture solutions for the non-kinetic fight. Our vision provides cost effective, highly capable, modular, and rapidly reconfigurable systems to our customers in less than half the time of traditional defense contractors. Our team delivers sensing and effects solutions for the Land, Air, Sea and Space domains at an unprecedented pace. We accomplish this strategy by combining broad domain experience in Radar, EW, SIGINT, and Communications with a go-fast commercial execution model. Our model fully leverages Open Standards, like , , and , as well as rapid prototyping methodologies to bring our advanced capabilities to customers. The Pacific Defense family includes , , and with expertise spanning signal processing, novel algorithm development, cognitive systems, high performance computing, hardware design and development, and systems integration and test. We embrace the diversity of people, ideas, and a great employee experience to drive the innovation that runs through everything we do. Pacific Defense has established an excellent reputation in our professional community and is growing our team to seize new opportunities to solve tough challenges for national defense. Come join us and accelerate your career!

Benefits

What we can offer you: Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries, performance bonuses at all levels, and immediately vested 401K match. We cover 100% medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest. Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Expected salary: Location: El Segundo, CA Job date: Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:24:08 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job