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HX5, LLC · 5 hours ago

Junior Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

0+ years exp

HX5, LLC is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. They are currently seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves performing software security audits, discovering vulnerabilities, and assisting in risk mitigation strategies.

ConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learn to perform software security audits identifying risks associated with software and provide a comprehensive security assessment for the MDA IC ISSM. This will include known vulnerabilities published to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Vulnerability Database (NVD)

Discover and compile a list of dependencies/bill of materials for software being audited

Use of various tools to discover vulnerabilities within a software application

Use various programming/scripting/query languages to correlate industry best practices for secure software development

Identify common security issues including input validation, error and exception handling, logging, access controls, SQL Injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), etc. and articulate how to mitigate or reduce their impact

Help correlate Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) vulnerabilities and other policies with vulnerabilities discovered and documenting them to be consumable by a wide audience

Monitor a queue of requests for software security audits

Assist with developing reporting metrics for team activities

Occasional Interaction with requesters of varied backgrounds to determine use-case scenarios, understand application architecture and to help determine risk mitigation strategies

Qualification

IAT Level II CertificationProgramming/Scripting LanguagesSoftware Security AuditsFortify Source Code AnalyzerDatabase FamiliaritySecure Programming TheoryTeam Environment CommitmentWillingness to LearnCommunication Skills

Required

Must have 6, or more, months of IT related experience

Must be conceptually familiar with databases

Must be familiar with at least one programming or scripting language and know the difference between compiled and interpreted languages

Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on site 4+ days per week

Must have a current IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE) or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire

Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Clearance

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Must be able to travel, including air travel

Must have a valid Driver's License

Preferred

Be able to perform manual code reviews to filter out false positive results for automated code review findings

Be familiar with secure programming theory, common software and database security vulnerabilities, and remediation processes

Have experience with one/any of the following languages/technologies: .NET, VB, Java, C+, C++, C, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, Team Foundation Server (TFS), JIRA, Get, Internet Information Service (IIS), Tomcat, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL Server, Oracle Database, Angular, MVC, HTML, ASP, Bash, and Perl

Be proficient in using Fortify Source Code Analyzer (SCA)

Have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Have a Microsoft Development certification such as Azure, Foundations, etc

Have a familiarity with the MDA and BMDS programs

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Company

HX5, LLC

HX5, LLC has specialized in providing professional support services to meet the needs of Federal Government organizations since its incorporation in 2004.

Founded in 2004

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees