Torch TechnologiesThank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies is seeking a skilled and security-conscious DevSecOps Software Developer to join a team providing support to the AFRL/RW. This position plays a vital role in building and maintaining secure applications and services for multiple Science & Technology (S&T) networks-advanced, high-bandwidth, and configurable networks supporting the research and development needs of scientists, engineers, and collaborative partners. Working alongside cybersecurity engineers, network engineers, network/server administrators, and a dedicated DevSecOps engineer, you will contribute to a culture of security and automation throughout the software development lifecycle. This role is responsible for writing clean, secure, and well-documented code, as well as participating in security reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation efforts. This role requires a strong understanding of software development best practices, security principles, and the DevSecOps philosophy.
As a DevSecOps Software Developer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Architecture, Design & Innovation
- Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers and other developers to design and implement secure software architectures.
- Participate in threat modeling and security risk assessments.
- Contribute to the development of secure coding standards and best practices.
- Research and evaluate new technologies and frameworks to improve the security and efficiency of the development process.
- Write and maintain well-documented and testable code.
Infrastructure & Facilities Integration
- Work with network engineers and network/server administrators to ensure that applications are deployed and configured securely.
- Contribute to the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates.
- Participate in the automation of application deployment and configuration.
Security, DevSecOps & Compliance
- Write secure code that adheres to established security standards and best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and security audits.
- Remediate vulnerabilities identified through security scanning and testing.
- Integrate security controls into the application development process.
- Collaborate with the DevSecOps engineer to integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into the CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement and maintain secure APIs and data storage solutions.
- Participate in security incident response activities.
System Engineering, Virtualization & Cloud Integration
- Develop and deploy applications in virtualized and cloud environments (e.g., VMware, AWS, Azure).
- Implement security controls for cloud-based resources and services.
- Develop and deploy secure containers and microservices.
- Ensure that applications are properly instrumented for security monitoring and logging.
Monitoring, Tooling & Documentation
- Monitor the performance and security of applications.
- Contribute to the development of dashboards and reports to track key security metrics.
- Document application architectures, code, and security controls.
- Participate in training and knowledge sharing activities.
- Implement and maintain robust logging and auditing mechanisms.
Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Additional 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in software development.
- Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.
- Experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#).
- Experience with secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-series, DoD RMF, and DISA STIGs.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI and SAP eligibility preferred) is required. Security clearance level must be maintained throughout employment tenure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Desired Experience with security testing tools and techniques.
- Desired Certifications Security+, Network+, CCNA, and/or CCNP certification are strongly preferred.
- Desired Certifications such as Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- Desired Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: customer site
Travel: yes, 10-20%
Relocation Assistance Available: NA
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
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