Job Description
About Zen:
Own your opportunity to work with a client-focused, growing agile small business. Make an impact by advancing our government organizations charged with keeping our country safe, prosperous, and secure. Zen Strategics LLC is a cleared, niche consulting firm, offering innovative Cybersecurity, Cloud/DevSecOps, Data Management, and Modernization solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining the highest standards of security for our customers' infrastructure assets. We stay ahead of evolving cyber threats by leveraging cutting-edge technologies (including AI/ML) and proactive security measures.
Position Description:
Zen Strategics is seeking a Senior Application Development Engineer to support cybersecurity architecture efforts for DHS USCIS systems. The Engineer will design and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions, support threat modeling, automate security processes, and integrate tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Tenable. Additional responsibilities include writing technical documentation, supporting compliance, and enhancing security posture across all network layers.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and maintain web applications, including creating features, designing structure, fixing bugs, and optimizing performance.
2. Write server-side logic in Ruby, managing core application functions like database interactions, API connections, and user authentication.
3. Build back-end components for data processing, logic execution, and service communication.
4. Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between back end and user interface.
5. Develop APIs to connect applications with other services and provide data as needed.
6. Establish a cybersecurity architecture and standard controls aligned with current threats to USCIS systems and data, including risk indicators.
7. Evaluate current and future network designs for security, establish an Enterprise Data Security Architecture, and automate security processes using programming and Security Event Management frameworks.
8. Perform product and standards comparisons based on research, lab tests, intelligence agency recommendations, and other authoritative resources.
9. Create Enterprise Architecture procedures and Systems Lifecycle documentation; review configurations to identify vulnerabilities and recommend architectural improvements.
Required Education/Qualifications:
* BS in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience approved by the Government PM.
* At least 5 years of application development experience using Ruby on Rails.
* Experience in security engineering.
Certifications:
* Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) or equivalent experience.
* AWS Certified Professional.
Knowledge:
Proficiency in AWS Security, REST API, Splunk; prior experience with Tenable, CrowdStrike, NewRelic, and Flexera.
US Citizenship is required.
Zen Serenity Benefits:
* 401K with company match
* Comprehensive health and wellness packages with PTO & Holidays
* Professional growth opportunities including Tuition Reimbursement & Training
* Holiday events, Happy Hours, and company gatherings
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