Senior Staff/Senior Application Security Architect (Clearance Required)

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity in our Boulder, CO office for an Application Security Architect with experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Risk Management Framework (RMF). This individual will support our portfolio AppSec team in ensuring that SciTec-developed software systems meet Federal information system requirements and address customer expectations. This role will require close coordination with customer Cybersecurity stakeholders and with SciTec software development teams. We’re looking for individuals with both strong technical communications skills and with experience in secure software development practices.

Responsibilities 

• Development of software requirements and implementation guidance based on analysis of NIST 800-53 or other security controls
• Close coordination with customer Cybersecurity subject matter experts to ensure that SciTec software aligns with customer security requirements and needs
• Documentation and generation of evidence detailing how SciTec software systems address NIST 800-53 and other security controls. Where gaps exist, develop and manage of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to address those gaps

• Evaluation of results and identification of remedial actions based on security evaluations and penetration tests

• Support to SciTec development teams in the design of system architectures which meet established Cybersecurity requirements and align with customer needs

• Support to staff mentoring and process improvement within the SciTec AppSec and software engineering teams. 

• Additional duties as required and assigned 

• Current SECRET DoD or DoE clearance 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience 

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in software development or cybersecurity, with at least two years of experience specifically in software development.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, architecture, and security engineering of custom software applications

• Ability to travel to support customer interactions around the Denver metro area 

• Detail Oriented 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred 

• Current TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information. 

• Demonstrated experience with the Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF, NIST 800-218) or other experience in software development and software architecture security. 
• Demonstrated experience with the development and management of systems accreditation packages under the Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53). 

• Candidates will be preferred who have a CISSP or an alternate certification satisfying DoD Cyber Workforce Framework qualifications for the Application Security Architect role. 

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $120,000 - $175,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.