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# Software Security Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Rome, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $69,300.0 - $158,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Computer Programming, Linux, Information Sciences, Python (Programming Language), Fortify (Software), Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Software Security, SC Clearance, OpenText, Vmware
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9261134/software-security-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience with Java, JavaScript, C, C++, or Python
 * Experience with Information Assurance or cybersecurity requirements
 * Knowledge of NIST, RMF, or DoD requirements
 * Knowledge of software development or programming
 * Ability to manage competing priorities
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED
 * DoD 8140 Compliant Intermediate or DoD 8570 Compliant IAT level II Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certification

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience working through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
 * Experience with VMware and virtual test environments, and Linux and Windows operating systems
 * Experience with Static Code Analysis tools, including Fortify or OpenText
 * Experience with vulnerabilities and source code bugs
 * Knowledge of industry best practice methodologies in software security, and reporting on testing results and appropriate countermeasures
 * Knowledge of Static Code Analysis and performing code reviews, with and without a static code analyzer, for security vulnerabilities and applying industry best practices
 * Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a passion for learning
 * Possession of excellent writing and communication skills, and analytical and technical problem-solving skills
 * Top Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Science, or a related field

## Description

As a Software Security Engineer, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before adversaries can. At Booz Allen, you'll strengthen your knowledge on a mission-focused team where you'll use your growing understanding of security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software. You'll apply specific functional knowledge and working or general industry knowledge. You'll develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

In this role, you'll support clients by working with a collaborative team to assess and analyze software for vulnerabilities to determine if the risk is acceptable for use in the DoD arena. You'll utilize knowledge of the software lifecycle and secure software development practices to ensure security is built-in to software applications. You'll work closely with developers and information assurance engineers to ensure adequate verification and validation. You will examine software applications from an adversarial perspective to qualify risks, work under general supervision, and plan, conduct, and deliver assignments.

This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities.