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Cybersecurity Software Engineer (Government)

Oakton, Virginia

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Job Description:

This is a hybrid position with occasional visits to client site in Washington, D.C.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government.   We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

The software engineer will maintain and improve the client’s continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. They must have a deep understanding of software development methodologies and modern delivery environments. Their responsibilities will include designing, developing and maintaining the CI/CD pipeline, to include end-to-end and unit tests. They will develop tests that map to the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls and ensure that security controls are implemented during the pipeline. The software engineer will also assist other team members with code reviews and software best practices.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

This candidate will be expected to develop new CI/CD processes and methods to improve the ability to deliver new features and code to customers.

The Cybersecurity Software Engineer is first and foremost a Python programmer who uses their Python programming skills to manage the CI/CD process and create specialized Python programs to interact with and enhance cybersecurity-related processes and data. This is not a cloud-based CI/CD pipeline manager who solely relies upon use of automated tools. The pipelines that need to be managed are Splunk-specific and written in Python.

Required Clearance:

Able to pass police background check (#clearable)

Required Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications are as follows:

1. Expert in Python.

2. Minimum of five years of experience as a developer with focus on delivering secure code through highly optimized pipelines.

3. Minimum of two years of experience managing a CI/CD environment that uses security tests to enforce security requirements.

4. Minimum of three years of experience designing and implementing automated CI/CD tests including unit, end-to-end, use case and misuse cases.

5. Familiarity with Splunk’s Search Processing Language and Kusto Query Language.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of React and/or experience with JavaScript library.

Our Cybersecurity Software Engineer's earn between $89,200 - $207,900. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Oakton, Virginia

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job ID R-59054 Date posted 03/10/2025
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