Job Description:
XOR Security is currently seeking a Software Security Test Engineer to support an Agency-level SOC program. The position will lead the analysts that will conduct software testing leveraging open source technologies and COTS products. To support this vital mission, XOR staff are on the forefront of providing Advanced CND Operations, and Systems Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics and countermeasures to protect critical assets from hostile adversaries. To ensure the integrity, security, and resiliency of critical operations, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds in software assurance testing, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Candidates must have experience researching software vulnerabilities for known CVEs, conducting network packet capture analysis, alignment with organizational policies, and analyzing network/system level activities of the application. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of operating system and application vulnerabilities, with hands-on experience conducting technical software testing in a cyber security context in support of continuous monitoring efforts.
Corporate duties such as solution/proposal development, corporate culture development, mentoring employees, supporting recruiting efforts, will also be required. The program allows for remote support with requirements to come on site only if needed with 24 hours notice.
The Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.
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XOR Security offers a very competitive benefits package including paid health insurance coverage from first day of employment, 401k with a vested company match, vacation and supplemental insurance benefits.
XOR Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/D/V.
Citizenship Clearance Requirement
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation - Applicants must meet eligibility requirements – US CITIZENSHIP and AGENCY CLEARANCE REQUIRED.
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