Job Description :
Biogensys is currently looking for Cybersecurity Software Engineer in West Trenton, NJ
Job Title: Cybersecurity Software Engineer
Location: West Trenton, NJ
Duration:10 months Contract Assignment
Position Description:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Cybersecurity the Cybersecurity Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of software tools that integrate or extend the functionality of the various security technologies and platforms used within including the Threat Intelligence, Log Aggregation, Analytics, Compliance, and Incident Response and Reporting platforms.
The successful candidate will have a passion for cybersecurity and technology, demonstrable technical and cybersecurity expertise, a proven track-record of innovation and accomplishments,
Key Accountabilities:
Provide full engineering life-cycle support for software security tools.
Design, implement, test, maintain, and support software security tools.
Responsible for requirements gathering and analysis, business process modeling, workflow development, tool customization, upgrades, maintenance, and documentation.
Develop applications, tools, scripts, and implement third-party RESTful APIs to integrate various applications and platforms.
Develop custom web services integrations
Drive the continuous improvements of tools and applications
Develop tools and services that consume and distribute threat intelligence to members
Develop web-based security dashboards, metrics, and reports from disparate security platforms and technologies
Support the development and implementation of the incident reporting and response platform and functions
Develop automation scripts or utility applications to process repetitive tasks and increase productivity
Fully document all tool and application projects
Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
Works under the general supervision of the Director of Cybersecurity
Project management, team lead for cross-functional projects, subject matter expertise, mentorship of junior team members
Skill Required:
Excellent coding skills in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, JavaScript, PHP.
Demonstrable experience with Web Technologies (XML, HTML, JavaScript, Web Services, etc
Experience with Java and Scala
Experience in full-stack development (AngularJS, Node.js, jQuery)
Strong SQL knowledge (JDBC) in query processing, optimization and execution, query performance, database tooling
Hands-on experience in other distributed system components, such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and third-party RESTful APIs, etc., is preferred
Experience/Understanding in Big Data Components/Frameworks, such as Hadoop, Spark, HBase, HDFS, Hive, MongoDB and other NoSQL databases etc., is preferred
Understanding of and drive to provide end users with a simple and clean UA/UX for tools
Experience in agile and test driven development environments
Proficient on version control tools such as Git, Subversion, etc.
Experience with public and private cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and hyper-converged architectures
Familiarity with STIX/TAXII, OpenIOC, CybOXetc., is a plus
Deep experience with Windows and *nix operating systems
Knowledge of information systems security standards and practices
Broad understanding of different security technologies for network defense, web and email defense, endpoint defense, vulnerability management, and SIEM platforms
Knowledge of identity and access management controls preferably Active Directory, LDAP, SAML, VPN, and multi-factor authentication technologies
Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001/2, etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must demonstrate effective, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technologies, security tools and practices
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated initiative, customer orientation, and team work competencies
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team or in an individual capacity
Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information
Experience Required:
A minimum of three (3) years of application development or software engineering experience
This is a position of public trust that deals with sensitive information requiring the successful completion of a background check
Education:
Bachelor Degree in computer science, engineering, information security or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Relevant security certifications preferred (i.e. CISSP, CSSLP, ISSEP, etc
Additional Information:
WORK ENVIRONMENT and CONDITIONS: General office environment, secure fusion-center facility
HOURS and SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm unless otherwise required or approved by management. Provide on-call, off-hour coverage as required in an emergency Estimated Regular Hours/Week - 35-40hr per week
PHYSICAL and MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Ability to work and concentrate on complex tasks in an open office environment that is intended to foster collaboration and sharing of information amongst team members
-Ability to lift and handle computer equipment and associated hardware Work location is in West Trenton, NJ.
Exact location will be provided later in process due to security reasons.
PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates do not need to be US Citizens but must be eligible to work in the US and
need to pass Homeland Security's internal background check.