Job Title: Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer, a typical day might include:
• Working with a team of energetic engineers and analysts under a very successful agile development framework.
• Develop and execute software vulnerability and verification testing
• Assurance IV&V synthesis for critical systems
• Embedded software assurance for processor-specific applications
(FPGA, Power PC, Intel, ARM) - nice to have, but not a requirement
• Support custom software assurance tool developments
• Decomposing existing source code using requirements, design, and test documents
• Develop test and data capture frameworks to identify software vulnerabilities
• Utilize known software security weaknesses (Common Weakness Enumeration) to identify software-under-test issues
• Reverse engineering complex software applications
Must Have:
• Significant Experience - 5+ direct experience years in cybersecurity IA/CND, software development, and/or software testing
• Experience with any or all the following tools: Coverity, Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Parasoft, CodePeer, or other software assurance scanning tools
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (C, C , Java, Python, Ada) - 10+ years
• Strong knowledge of working with CodePeer (or GNAT SAS)
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds, including government and external industry personnel.
• Experience performing preventive software dynamic and static analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to have:
• First-hand working knowledge of software architectural risk analysis.
• Direct software assurance experience for DoD weapon system programs
• Experience with the reachability of the affected software assurance findings
• Experience with the identification of potential attack paths that could affect software execution
- Security Clearance: Candidate must possess and maintain a secret level clearance.
Work Environment
This position requires working onsite at the customer location in Redstone Arsenal, supporting programs for Colsa, MDA, and the US Army. The role involves a standard 40-hour work week.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Getting 2025 Benefits from customer- will update when I have current one sheet -
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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