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The Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security joins the team responsible for modernizing multi-factor authentication and authentication services. This role involves transitioning legacy systems into a secure, phishing-resistant, risk-based, and Zero Trust-aligned ecosystem. You will design scalable, modular software architectures, develop and review secure code, and implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines to automate testing and deployment. Key responsibilities include conducting risk analysis, leading root cause analysis for software defects, and managing stakeholder relationships to translate business needs into technical solutions. You will utilize Python and work with platforms such as Microsoft Entra, Okta Identity, FIDO2, YubiKey, Passkeys, and Windows Hello for Business. The work focuses on providing modern authentication services while maintaining robust cybersecurity standards and ensuring high availability for critical business assets.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?
Median $165000 from 125 postings across 23 companies.
Design scalable, modular software architectures that meet security, availability, and maintainability standards.
Develop, review, and maintain secure code following industry best practices and coding standards.
Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.
Develop integrations with Microsoft Entra, Okta Identity, and other modern authentication platforms.
Conduct risk analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies during requirement gathering and solution design.
Monitor and troubleshoot security issues to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for software defects and vulnerabilities.
What we're looking for
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and ' experience in software engineering.
Option 2: 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Proven expertise in software architecture, scalability, and designing modular, extensible solutions.
Strong proficiency in Python programming and coding standards with experience in CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on experience with Identity Platforms at scale like Microsoft Entra and Okta Identity.
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices for secure software development and deployment.
Experience in risk analysis, requirement classification, and translating business needs into technical solutions.
Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC (preferred); Master's degree and 2 years' experience leading security projects (preferred).
Python
Software Architecture
CI/CD
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Generative AI
Systems Engineering
Disaster Recovery
Telemetry
Root Cause Analysis
Security+
GISF
CISSP
CCSP
GSEC
WCAG) 2.2 AA