Senior Software Security Engineer- Cloud/GovCloud (Top Secret cleared)

Introduction

This role is contingent upon a contract award. We are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

ICF is seeking an experienced and driven Software Security Engineer to lead and oversee mission-critical initiatives in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). You will help safeguard applications and cloud-based systems by integrating security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Job Location

This position is remote, but the candidate needs to live in the Washington DC metro area. Note that ICF monitors employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections. You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office or client site. Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and assess application and system security to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats
• Perform secure code reviews and static/dynamic analysis to strengthen application security and ensure adherence to secure coding standards
• Test and evaluate security tools, applications, and system configurations to validate compliance with federal and DoD security requirements
• Investigate and remediate potential security vulnerabilities, recommending and implementing corrective actions to reduce risk
• Design and implement security controls, tools, and automation to enhance protection across cloud and on-premise environments
• Provide guidance and training to development teams on secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to security architecture, risk findings, and mitigation strategies
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, status reports, and performance updates to government stakeholders and corporate leadership
• Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment by building partnerships with internal and external partners

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Proven experience (8+ years) in application security, secure software development, or cybersecurity engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field