Job Title: Security Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Security Software Engineer to lead software development for security applications and infrastructure enhancements. The role involves fostering strong team relationships, providing mentorship, collaborating with stakeholders, and designing scalable software solutions. You will be instrumental in driving the product vision, optimizing company performance, and ensuring robust protection through security assessments and vulnerability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development using Scrum methodologies for security applications.
• Foster strong team relationships and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define application requirements and drive product vision.
• Design and develop software applications to optimize company performance.
• Leverage Object-Oriented Programming principles to build scalable, reusable code repositories.
• Identify, establish, and develop API connections for seamless integrations.
• Conduct software security and vulnerability assessments to ensure robust protection.
• Manage software testing, version control, and commit authentication.
• Engineer secure hardware and software systems.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure platforms to support business operations.
• Consult with internal stakeholders on software projects, providing technical expertise.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for backend and IoT systems.
• Implement cybersecurity best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Document processes, security protocols, and system architectures to support continuous improvement.
• Perform secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Respond to security incidents, working with response teams to mitigate risks.
• Mentor junior developers in secure coding practices and promote a security-first culture.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in Scrum methodology and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages: Python, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Strong experience in system, hardware, website, application, and network security testing.
• Subject matter expertise in application frameworks such as .NET, Node.js, React, Docker, Django, and Linux CLI.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience creating UML diagrams, flowcharts, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in unit testing to ensure compliance with organizational security standards.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and frameworks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of code security analysis experience.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Linux-based or security-focused certification.
• Demonstrated thought leadership through contributions to the cybersecurity community.
• Deep expertise in secure coding practices and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience with security assessment tools.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic methods for securing data and communications.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Exceptional ability to write technical documentation and collaborate effectively within a team.

Work Environment

At our company, we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in our company and our hometown community.