Software Developer / Information Assurance Analyst

Position Title: Software Developer / Information Assurance Analyst

Job Category: Computing/MIS

Location: Pentagon, VA

Our customer has an opening for a Software Developer / Information Assurance Analyst with 7+ years of experience; you will be responsible for working with a team to perform code assessments and penetration testing of applications, using a number of security best practices, protocols and methods.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to perform code assessments and penetration testing of applications, using a number of security best practices, protocols and methods
• Identifying security threats and vulnerabilities for a number of applications, networks, and systems.
• Performing security assessments.
• Validating and testing using White, Black, and Grey Box testing.
• Maintaining a current knowledge of security threats, solutions, security tools and network technologies.
• Communicating recommendations to the team to improve existing security measures in both written and oral form.
• Performing security assessment testing of applications.
• Actively analyzing systems for potential vulnerabilities.
• Performing software application evaluations.
• Recommending and implementing solutions in response to security vulnerabilities, intrusions, risks and violations.
• Provide insight into security best practices and procedures

Qualifications Needed:

• Senior level (7+ years experience)
• TS Clearance is required or Active Secret with ability to obtain Interim TS Clearance.
• Experience in reviewing and accessing software applications for security vulnerabilities
• Possess intimate knowledge of complexity and challenges surrounding security testing and vulnerability assessments
• Lead by example, be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, and experience interfacing with clients.
• CISSP, GIAC, Ethical Hacker, CISM certifications highly desirable.
• Strong operational experience with common security testing methods, tools and standards.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• A proficiency in information security and compliance regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience with security product installation and upgrades.

If you feel you meet these requirements, please visit the Career Center at www.skillstorm.com to apply.  No phone calls, please!

About SkillStorm: SkillStorm is the industry's fastest-growing staff augmentation and outsourcing company. We provide project management, engineering and IT solutions to many of the nation's elite organizations on a contract, contract-to-hire or direct placement basis. With offices nationwide, SkillStorm offers a wide range of competencies and an unrivaled depth of knowledge while retaining the personalized approach to each client's business.

For more information on SkillStorm, please visit us on the Web at http://www.skillstorm.com/.