Senior Cybersecurity Software Assurance Assessor

ARES is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Software Assurance Assessor to join our cyber compliance and risk assessment team supporting our Nation’s ballistic missile defense program. This individual will perform software assurance assessments on custom software solutions, Government-off-the-Shelf (GOTS), Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS), and Open Source Software (OSS) intended for use within Government information systems. The individual will provide support for verification and validation of software assurance artifacts, including code scans and threat analyses.

 This position is on-site at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Advanced Cybersecurity certification: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or
• GCIH Experience with OWASP, static and dynamic analysis techniques, and common software security tools such as Fortify.
• Familiarity with the DISA Application Security and Development STIG, and common application STIGs (Database, Container, Application Servers)
• Knowledge of one or more general purpose programming languages such as Java, C, C++, C#, or Python.
• Knowledge of scripting languages and environments (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and technical environments/tools including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, microservices, etc.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and common agile management methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

 ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.   Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.