Software Assurance Analyst*

Location: Adelphi, MD

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Certifications: IAM II Level

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Required Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software assurance, application security, or a related field

Description

PingWind is seeking a Software Assurance Analyst responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization's software applications. This role involves conducting security assessments, reviewing code for vulnerabilities, and working with development teams to implement secure coding practices. The Software Assurance Analyst plays a crucial role in identifying and mitigating security risks in software applications, contributing to the overall cybersecurity posture of the organization.

Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

· Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities in software applications.

· Perform static and dynamic analysis of code to detect security weaknesses.

· Work closely with development teams to promote secure coding practices and ensure security is integrated into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

· Provide guidance on secure coding standards and best practices.

· Track and manage identified vulnerabilities, ensuring they are prioritized and remediated in a timely manner.

· Develop and maintain a vulnerability management program for software applications.

· Ensure software development processes comply with relevant security policies, standards, and regulations (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO).

· Conduct security testing, including penetration testing and security validation, of software applications.

· Analyze test results and work with development teams to address identified issues.

· Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

· Top Secret

· IAM II Level

Desired Qualifications

· Master’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.