Summary
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A cybersecurity engineering role focused on securing software delivery pipelines and validating artifacts for mission-critical environments. You will implement SAST, DAST, container scanning, SBOM and software composition analysis stages, enforce vulnerability blocking rules, integrate security validation into CI/CD, and produce compliance-ready evidence. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact secure technology operations.
Highlights
Mission-focused cybersecurity engineering role involving secure software pipelines, vulnerability controls, CI/CD integration, automated security validation, and production of compliance-ready security evidence.
Description
A trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities to the Department of the Air Force is seeking a talented individual.
This organization brings deep expertise in engineering, securing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies that support mission-critical operations, empowering warfighters with a decisive edge through unifying data, sensors, applications, cloud services, and AI-enabled automation.
Join a team dedicated to accelerating the integration, testing, security, and transition of new capabilities, making an immediate and tangible impact on warfighter effectiveness.
The Role
Build, enhance, and operate DSOP cyber pipeline stages (SAST, DAST, container scanning, SBOM/SCA).
Implement pipeline blocking rules for Critical/High vulnerabilities and integrate cyber validation tasks into CI/CD.
Perform functional validation of artifacts, delivering validated cyber outputs to Infrastructure TO.
Produce RMF/cATO-ready cyber evidence (scan results, mitigation records, SBOM/SCA, logs).
Provide direct developer enablement, including onboarding into DSOP tools, secure coding guidance, and mentorship.
Partner with Cloud engineers on early pipeline/environment design and promote secure-by-default automation.
What You'll Need
Nine (9) or more years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience running automated SAST/DAST/container scans using tools like Fortify, ZAP, Grype/Trivy.
Proficiency with DevSecOps tooling (GitLab CI/CD, container registries, SBOM/SCA tools).
Experience documenting mitigations, reviewing CWE/CVE outputs, and validating secure coding practices.
8140 aligned certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, or equivalent.
What's On Offer
Opportunity to work on mission-critical programs with a significant impact on national security.
Collaborate with operators, engineers, and government teams to strengthen mission readiness.
Contribute to shaping how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains.
Competitive salary range ($160,001 - $200,000) with comprehensive benefits.
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