About Zaden Technologies, Inc.
Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customer’s biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career!
COMPENSATION: $110,000 - $130,000
DESCRIPTION:
Zaden Technologies is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support our mission of automating a smarter future through specialized DevSecOps solutions with a strong focus on defense and space systems. In this role, you will provide cybersecurity and information assurance expertise to ensure that modeling and simulation tools are designed and accredited to function securely in both local environments and across various networks. You will work closely with software development teams to implement security protocols and ensure compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide Cybersecurity/Information Assurance expertise for modeling and simulation tools developed for defense clients
- Support documentation updates as described in MIL-STD 3022 for continued accreditation of planning tools
- Assist in DADMS and NMCI certification processes while ensuring compliance with RMF for DoD Information Technology protocols
- Guide software development teams in security best practices as applications are migrated to cloud environments (SaaS)
- Support the development of security protocols for networking, Validation and Verification (V&V), and certification
- Help prepare and maintain program protection plans using system security engineering practices
- Conduct security assessments and provide recommendations for addressing vulnerabilities
- Deliver training on secure software development best practices to the software development team
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years specifically in DoD environments
- Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD security authorization processes
- Experience with cloud security and securing applications in distributed environments
- Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with DoD IA documentation requirements and certification processes
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts to non-security personnel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active security clearance
- Security+, CISSP, CEH, or other relevant security certifications
- Experience with NIPRNet, SIPRNet, or JWICS security requirements
- Previous experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
- Familiarity with containerization security and Kubernetes security controls
- Experience with automation tools for security scanning and compliance checking
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration with security systems
- Experience in defense or space systems security
What we offer:
- Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work on
- Growth paths and endless opportunities to learn and develop
- Paid holidays
- Employer contributions toward 401k
- Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing
- 50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents
Zaden Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing us at people@zadentech.com.
To all recruitment agencies: Zaden Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our people team email or Zaden employees. Zaden is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.or Zaden employees. Zaden is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
The pay range for this role is:
110,000 - 130,000 USD per year (Huntsville, AL)