Security Engineer (Blue Team) - Remote

ICF is a leading company specializing in the design and development of digital health services, and the work we do is just as unique as the culture we’ve created. We develop cutting-edge solutions to complex problems for commercial, academic, and government organizations. The systems we develop are used in finding cures for deadly diseases, improving the quality of healthcare delivered to millions of people, and revolutionizing the healthcare industry on a nationwide scale. There is a meaningful connection between our work and the real people who benefit from it; and, as such, we create an environment in which new ideas and innovative strategies are encouraged. We are an established company with the mindset of a startup and we feel confident that we offer an employment experience unlike any other and that we set our employees up for professional success every day. We seek a Security Engineer to keep our business, users, and data safe by assuring the security of our applications and platforms. This will be a highly collaborative position, in which the right candidate works to secure existing applications and platforms, makes platform and security enhancements, and helps to scale our security program through automation, process improvement, and tool creation. The selected candidate will work on multiple products and must be able to develop and present secure solutions and advice to technical teams as well as leadership. The candidate will further be assess risks and advise on security standards, best practices, and solutions. All this must be done by maintaining security quality and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities:Perform Static Application Security Testing (SAST) to identify potential vulnerabilities in the application code and infrastructure

Perform Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Create and update threat models for FISMA systems

Assist and lead security incident response

Assist with documentation of System Security plan and Contingency Plans for related projects

Ensure security systems are up to date and create documentation and planning for all security-related information, including incident response and disaster recovery plans

Review policies and procedures for compliance with applicable standards; and to identify areas of improvement for finding remediation

Interact with senior level management, including the ISSO

Use security assessment tools such as Nessus

Apply a demonstrated understanding of cryptography to secure web applications and data at rest

Work with development teams to review and correct code written in higher level programming languages and scripts

Work with DevOps teams to securely harden Linux based machines and cloud infrastructure

Basic QualificationsA Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Assurance, Network Security Computer Engineering or a related field

At least 5 years of experience in the following:

NIST 800-53 security controls

System Hardening (blue team)

Implementing DoD STIGs

Leading Incident Response

Data management

Applied cryptography

Cloud Security and Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Understand the OWASP Top Ten and CWE Top 25

Linux command line (sh, bash, or zsh)

Python, Perl or other scripting languages

Must live in the United States and be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred QualificationsStrong engineering background

Application architecture experience

Experience working in the healthcare industry

Federal Government contracting work experience

Preferred Certifications – one or more:OSCP/OSCE/OWSE

CISSP

GPEN

GXPN

Security +

CEH

Professional SkillsStrong problem solving and structuring skills

Demonstrated time management skills

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal

#SB-22Working at ICFWorking at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .COVID-19 Policy: New or prospective U.S. employees must provide proof of complete vaccination on the date of their commencement of employment. If selected for employment, you will provide proof of your full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA.Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: EEO is the law (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/posterscreenreaderoptimized.pdf) and Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transpEnglishunformattedESQA508c.pdf) . Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final salary for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The salary range for Colorado is - $73,324.00-$124,651.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)