QinetiQ US is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with cybersecurity expertise to provide technical oversight and coordination of cybersecurity activities across multiple Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for complex defense programs, ensuring technical adequacy, compliance, and integration across all software systems.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs)
- Expert understanding of ATO processes, SSP development, POA&M management, and government cybersecurity authorization
- Proficiency in cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies and vulnerability management
- Experience with software security architecture, secure coding practices, and security testing methodologies
- Knowledge of encryption, PKI, identity management, and secure communications protocols
- Strong software engineering background with understanding of secure software development lifecycle
- Experience with cybersecurity in distributed, cloud-native, and enterprise software architectures
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight and evaluation of subcontractor cybersecurity implementation processes, methodologies, and deliverables
- Review and assess cybersecurity architectures, security controls implementation, and risk mitigation strategies proposed by subcontractors
- Challenge cybersecurity approaches and validate technical adequacy of proposed solutions across all software systems
- Evaluate cybersecurity testing procedures, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing methodologies
- Assess compliance with cybersecurity standards and frameworks (NIST, RMF, STIG, FedRAMP) and identify gaps or deficiencies
- Coordinate cybersecurity requirements and implementation across Payload, Ground Systems, Network, and specialized software IPTs
- Ensure consistent application of cybersecurity standards and controls across all software development efforts
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related technical field
- 12+ years of relevant software engineering experience with 5+ years in cybersecurity roles
- Demonstrated experience managing cybersecurity across large-scale software programs
- Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain higher clearances as needed
- Limited travel to support cybersecurity assessments and government coordination
