[Remote] Federal Software Engineer, Attack

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horizon3.ai is a remote cybersecurity company dedicated to helping organizations identify, fix, and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. The Federal Software Engineer, Attack will develop attack content, enhance data model architecture, improve the scalability of the NodeZero platform, and collaborate across engineering teams on software development and offensive cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Attack, Data, Commercial and Federal engineering team in all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Work to improve the scalability of the NodeZero platform by empowering the Attack team to build new features and add new offensive attack content into the product
• Work with other attack engineers and N-Day researchers to understand the technical aspects of reverse engineered exploits and how they act and interact within the product in production
• Maintain and extend the platform architecture, design, and data model to support new product features
• Identify, take ownership of and resolve bugs in the product
• Maintain a high-degree of software quality though code review, testing, and production monitoring
• Adhere to and improve technical and developmental processes of the Federal Attack Team

Skills

• The candidate being sought should be a creative, self-motivated, highly energetic, results and detail oriented individual passionate about software development, product development, architectural design
• Strong candidates will also have a background or strong interest in offensive cyber security
• • Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and use effective judgment in prioritization and time management
• • Excellent analytical/problem solving ability
• • Be self-motivated and highly energetic to have the ability to operate effectively with limited supervision and guidance
• • Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• • Proficient in designing, presenting, and evaluating technical solutions
• • Ability to evaluate and collaboratively improve algorithms, data structures, web development, and API design
• • Experience with relational and graph database systems including Postgres and Neo4j
• • Ability to collaborate with and mentor teammates with varying skill levels and areas of expertise
• • Ability to learn and master new technologies as required
• • Excellence in object oriented programming and test driven development (e.g. Edge case testing)
• • Bachelor's and/or master's degree in business administration, commerce, computer science, engineering or related field or significant relevant industry experience
• • Proficient in Python software development
• • Proficient with Docker, and relational and graph databases
• • Strong grasp and application of software design principles
• • Experience developing and testing complex software systems with special emphasis on Federal networks at all classification levels
• • Strong grasp of secure software development practices
• • Proficient with version control software (Git) and effective workflows for team collaboration
• • Must have or be willing to gain certifications required to operate on federal networks (SEC+, etc.)
• We are a fully remote company, and this job may require up to 5% of travel to be successful
• • Current or ability to gain and maintain a United States Government Security Clearance
• • Experience developing software in a fast-paced work environment
• • Knowledge/experience developing solutions within the AWS ecosystem
• • Extensive software architecture/design experience
• • Cyber security related certifications/designations, such as:
• • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Benefits

• Health insurance for you and your family
• Vision insurance for you and your family
• Dental insurance for you and your family
• Flexible vacation policy
• Generous parental leave
• Equity package in the form of stock options for all full-time roles
• Numerous career advancement opportunities
• Remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location
• Job-related travel expenses, subject to manager approval

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