Application Engineer 4

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Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, implement, and manage software tools and subsystems with a focus on cloud workload security for federal customers. Develop guidance to ensure NIST SP 800-53 compliance, evaluate cloud services and security technologies, support migrations to AWS, and lead software development lifecycle activities including design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and quality assurance. Mentor and review the work of other engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
 
Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedule. Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. Formulates and defines specifications for software applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.
 
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

  • Develop detailed guidance for cloud workloads that ensure compliance with Government security and regulatory requirements such as NIST SP 800-53 security controls
  • Collaborate with cloud-focused teams across various organizations to design, test, and implement cloud workload security configurations and solutions.
  • Facilitate the creation of procedures and cybersecurity guidance for migrations from legacy cloud environments or hardware environments into AWS
  • Evaluate and research cloud services and make recommendations for security configurations of those services to ensure data is appropriately protected.
  • Evaluate and research cloud security technologies and make recommendations for their use. 

Required Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph
  • All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions.
  • Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree.
  • Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree.
  • Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree.
  • Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.

Required Technical Skills

  • Customer facing skills to drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, project management and risk mitigation
  • Experience with cloud computing and virtualization platforms.
  • Ability to quickly learn and shift in step with the latest cloud-computing, networking, and infrastructure management technologies.
  • Excellent communication, writing, problem solving, and architectural whiteboarding skills
  • Strong knowledge of application system and network architectures and associated security principles including protection of data at rest, in transit, and in process.
  • Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for cloud-based solutions. 

Desired Technical Skills

  • A commercial Cloud Certification at the Associate level, a specialty, or higher; AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud are preferred
  • Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework/Zero-Trust Implementation
  • Experience with security-focused AWS concepts and services including IAM (Identity Access Management), SCPs (Security Control Policies), AWS Key
    Management Service, AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Inspector

The Benefits Package

  • Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. 
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    Additional benefits include:
  • Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
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    Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
  • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision and Dental
  • Life and AD&D Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
  • Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

  • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 
  • Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts 
  • Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
  • Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. 
  • Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 
 
Affirmative Action Statement:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
 
Accommodations:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates. 

Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph
  • United States Citizenship
  • Experience level per education: 12 years (HS), 10 years (Associate), 8 years (Bachelor's), 6 years (Master's), 4 years (Doctorate)
  • Diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees from accredited institutions
  • Customer-facing skills to engage senior personnel on trade-offs, best practices, and risk mitigation
  • Experience with cloud computing and virtualization platforms
  • Ability to rapidly learn current cloud, networking, and infrastructure management technologies
  • Strong communication, technical writing, problem solving, and architectural whiteboarding skills
  • Strong knowledge of application system and network architectures and associated security principles (data at rest, in transit, in process)
  • Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for cloud-based solutions (e.g., NIST SP 800-53)
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The Company
HQ: Odenton, Maryland
41 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Wyetech offers quality engineering services in the fields of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security to federal and commercial customers. Wyetech has qualified employees in a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines; however, it is our quality that sets us apart from the rest. Candidates are internal referrals and are thoroughly scrutinized. The result of this has been tremendous, our customers recognize the level of quality and professionalism that Wyetech staff offer. Wyetech is always seeking new quality engineering talent. Please refer to our website for inquries and applications.

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