Cyber Security Engineer

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Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Arcarithm is seeking a highly technical and detail-oriented Cybersecurity & Secure Systems Engineer to lead our application security testing and maintain the integrity of our restricted computing environments. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of vulnerability scanning (SAST/DAST), the automation of security gates within our CI/CD pipelines using SonarQube, and the physical and technical upkeep of closed-area systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a secure, project-driven environment and ensures our software development lifecycle meets rigorous federal and defense-grade compliance standards.

**Please note security clearance on resume.**

Key Responsibilities

Application Security & DevSecOps Duties

• Perform regular SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) scans to identify, triaging, and remediating software vulnerabilities.
• Lead the integration and configuration of SonarQube into existing CI/CD pipelines to automate code quality checks and security gating.
• Collaborate directly with software engineering teams to interpret scan results, provide remediation guidance, and ensure secure coding practices.
• Monitor and report on security metrics, trends, and the overall health of the software security posture.
• Stay current on the latest exploits, security trends, and automated testing tools to continuously improve Arcarithm’s defensive capabilities.

Secure Facilities & Systems Duties

• Maintain and manage closed area computer systems, ensuring hardware, software, and networking configurations remain compliant with restricted environment protocols.
• Execute routine system maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting within air-gapped or classified workspaces.
• Ensure all closed-area assets are properly documented, tracked, and ready for government or internal audits.
• Coordinate with facility security officers (FSOs) to ensure technical controls align with physical security requirements for high-security areas.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the use and maintenance of secure computing resources.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity, Application Security, or Systems Administration within a secure or defense-related environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven experience running and managing SAST/DAST tools and integrating SonarQube into automated pipelines.
• Secure Environments: Experience maintaining "Closed Area," SCIF, or air-gapped workstations and servers.
• Clearance: Secret DOD Clearance- with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage complex security documentation and audit-ready records.

Preferred Skills

• Compliance Frameworks: Strong working knowledge of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) and CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) processes.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security , CISSP, CEH, or similar industry-recognized credentials.
• Government Contracting: Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, FAR/DFARS, and DC

Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.