Ampersand Solutions Group

Cybersecurity consulting, threat intelligence, investigations

Junior Software Test Analyst

Security TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHuntsville, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree is required.
Two to three years of task-related experience are required.
Experience with object-oriented programming and programming language concepts is required.
Familiarity with algorithm development is required.
Expertise with the Linux operating system is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance is required.
Honesty and superior ethics are required.
Interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, initiative, a positive attitude, and professionalism are required.

Responsibilities

Identify and assess high-priority findings from static and dynamic software scans.
Perform cyber software testing, security scans, and vulnerability scans of tactical radar software source files to identify runtime, logic, and other software errors and vulnerabilities.
Review, provide feedback on, and facilitate delivery of a Joint Federated Assurance Center-produced security posture report detailing software scan results and recommended software changes to the customer.
Coordinate with Joint Federated Assurance Center personnel to distinguish true findings from false-positive findings.
Provide expertise and support in radar algorithm development, object-oriented programming concepts, peer code review, debugging, code maintenance, large-code applications, and object-oriented design, analysis, requirements, and coding.
Work independently and in multidisciplinary team environments.
Travel as required.

Desired Qualifications

A Master’s degree in a related technical field is preferred.
Expertise with static and dynamic software code scanning and analysis concepts is preferred.
Three to five years of task-related experience is preferred.
Experience with AN/TPY-2, SBX, or LRDR missile defense radar systems is preferred.
Practical knowledge of C, C++, Ada, Perl, HTML, and/or Python is preferred.
An active Department of Defense Secret clearance is preferred.

Job Description

In support of the US Army through the S3I Software Mission Assurance contract.

Identifies and assesses high priority findings from static and dynamic software scans. Works in a team-oriented environment to provide cyber software testing, security and vulnerability scans of tactical radar software source files in order to identify run-time, logic, and other software errors and vulnerabilities. Reviews, provides feedback on, and facilitates the delivery of a JFAC-produced security posture/report detailing the results of the software scans and any recommended software changes to the customer. Coordinates with personnel from a DoD Joint Federated Assurance Center (JFAC) to distinguish true findings from false positive findings.

Provides expertise and support in radar algorithm development, object-oriented (OO) programming concepts, experience peer-reviewing code, debugging, code maintenance, large code applications, and practical knowledge of OO design, analysis, requirements, and coding. Employs the ability to be an effective communicator and to work both independently and in multidisciplinary team environments.

Qualifications

Required

ABET accredited BS in Computer Science, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related technical degree
2-3 years of task related experience
Experience in Object-Oriented Programming and programming language concepts
Familiarity with algorithm development
Expertise with Linux operation system
Some travel
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Desired

MS in related technical field
Expertise with Static and Dynamic software code scanning and analysis concepts
3-5 years of task related experience
Experience with AN/TPY-2, SBX, or LRDR Missile Defense Radar Systems
Practical knowledge of C/C++, Ada, PERL, HTML, and/or Python
Active DoD SECRET clearance

Necessary

Honesty, superior ethics
Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills
Ability to be a team player
Initiative
Positive attitude
Professionalism

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Ampersand Solutions Group

Cybersecurity consulting, threat intelligence, investigations

Ampersand Solutions Group provides cybersecurity and defense services to corporate and government clients. Its offerings include offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, counter-intelligence, Risk Management Framework compliance, and development of proprietary tools. A key activity is cyber attack investigations that trace threat origins, tactics, and intent and deliver concrete mitigation steps. The company also wins government contracts, such as Software Mission Assurance for the US Army CCDC AvMC S3I, supporting research, development, and sustainment of aviation and missile defense systems. Revenue comes from service-based contracts for cybersecurity consulting, investigations, and mission-support work. The goal is to help organizations detect, understand, and reduce cyber threats while strengthening defense systems through focused consulting, investigations, and engineering support.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Huntsville, AL
Founded: 2018

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