SME Application Developer

Our Partner is currently seeking a Subject Matter Expert Application Developer with a focus on DevSecOps to work on a suite of services that will provide users with tools to automate a wide range of enterprise-wide applications and data-centric mission management applications. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems comply with security policies, standards, and best practices. The position requires hands-on experience implementing security compliance, cloud automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and DevSecOps best practices to enhance the security, scalability, and efficiency of mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement security architectures for information systems

Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities

Coordinate and respond to external organizations to Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including preparation of System Security Plans (SSP), Contingency Plans (CP) Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

Collaborate with System Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with organizational security standards

Integrate security controls into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Work closely with software developers and cloud engineers to integrate security and automation into the software development lifecycle

Support AWS CloudWatch, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, SPLUNK, or ELK for proactive monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting

Manage multiple SPLUNK environments and create SPLUNK queries and dashboards as needed

Participate in security testing, audits, and incident response activities

Provide security engineering support throughout all system lifecycle phases

Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies Requirements

TS/SCI FSP Clearance

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

CISSP, CASP+, CEH, GSLC, Security+, AWS Certified Security certifications or other relevant cybersecurity certifications

Hands-on experience with tools such as eMASS, XACTA, Nessus, ACAS, or similar

Strong understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and encryption technologies

Must have experience with configuring and managing security-related configurations of AWS EC2 instances

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Desired Skills

Familiarity with secure software development practices and DevSecOps tools

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics.Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ