Senior Cyber Software Engineer - Precision Fires

**Description**

SAIC has an immediate need for a **Senior Cyber Software Engineer** to support the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Software, onsite at Redstone Arsenal in **Huntsville, AL.**

This role bridges the gap between software engineering and cybersecurity. The candidate will be responsible for the security architecture, secure coding, static/dynamic code analysis, and vulnerability remediation for embedded and application software across the full software development lifecycle. Working directly within an Agile/Scrum team, the candidate will ensure military systems meet rigorous DoD cybersecurity requirements (such as DISA STIGs/SRGs and RMF standards) while actively contributing to modern continuous integration and automated software delivery pipelines.

**Key Responsibilities & Job Duties:**

+ **Secure Software Development & Engineering:** Participate in the full lifecycle design, coding, testing, and integration of secure embedded and application software for military systems using C/C++ and Object-Oriented methodologies.

+ **Static & Dynamic Code Analysis:** Perform, analyze, and track static and dynamic code analysis scan results (e.g., Parasoft, Coverity, Fortify) to identify vulnerabilities, eliminate security flaws, and guide development remediation efforts.

+ **Security Control Implementation & Hardening:** Work with cross-functional software teams to implement and automate technical security controls, including DISA STIGs, SRGs, and industry best practice hardening guidelines across Linux, RTOS, and application baselines.

+ **Security Code & Architecture Reviews:** Evaluate software requirements, system design changes, and proposed merge requests for security impact to determine authorization and risk mitigation.

+ **CI/CD & Pipeline Security (DevSecOps):** Integrate automated security testing and compliance checks within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, Git).

+ **Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation:** Analyze vulnerability scan outputs (such as ACAS/Nessus) to develop and implement code- or configuration-level remediation plans.

+ **RMF & Artifact Support:** Assist in updating Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, including software/firmware inventories, interface specifications, and Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) documentation.

+ **Cross-Discipline Collaboration:** Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, technical interchange meetings, and hardware/software design reviews alongside Systems, Cyber, Safety, Operations, and Test teams.

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience:**

+ **Bachelor’s degree** in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with five (5) ; Additional six (6) years’ equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (per contract vehicles).

**Clearance Requirements:**

+ **Clearance:** Must possess an active DoD **Secret** security clearance.

**Required Certifications:**

+ **Certification:** Must hold a current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., **CompTIA Security+ CE** , CySA+, or higher/equivalent).

**Required Technical Skills:**

+ Strong hands-on programming experience with **C/C++** or other Object-Oriented languages.

+ Direct experience running and interpreting **Static Code Analysis** tools (e.g., Fortify, Coverity, Parasoft).

+ Practical understanding of **DISA STIGs/SRGs** and application security hardening.

+ Experience operating within an **Agile/Scrum** software development environment.

+ Experience with source control, build systems, and CI/CD tools (e.g., **Git, SVN, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Visual Studio** ).

+ Strong working knowledge of **Linux** operating environments.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customer stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.

**Desired Skills & Experience:**

+ Experience with embedded systems, firmware, or **Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)** .

+ Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution ( **ACAS** ) or Nessus vulnerability scanners.

+ Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework ( **RMF** ) processes and software accreditation artifact preparation.

+ Experience writing unit tests, automated test fixtures, and security regression scripts.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2617360

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