Software Security Engineer

About the role

Integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software. Applies basic principles, theories, and concepts, and limited industry knowledge. Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Works under direct supervision.

You Have

• Experience effectively managing multiple priorities
• Ability to use a programming language to solve problems without the use of AI
• Ability to break down problems into manageable pieces and iterate on a problem solving process
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Engineering

Nice If You Have

• Experience utilizing application security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, container security, API security, secrets detection, and software composition analysis
• Experience with Git distributed version control
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps operating models
• Experience in cybersecurity, application security, cloud security, cloud engineering, or software engineering
• Knowledge of software supply chain security concepts, including SBOMs, dependency management, code signing, artifact integrity, and secure build pipelines
• Knowledge of secure software development principles, modern application architectures, and modern software architectures, including cloud-native, microservices, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless environments
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, cryptography, API security, and cloud security
• Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, risk prioritization methodologies, and remediation workflows
• Knowledge of industry frameworks such as NIST SSDF, NIST AI RMF, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Ability to quickly learn new skills independently to solve a complex problem

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD).