2314 Information Security Engineer IV

Job Description

Job Description

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: Code Security Engineer

Location: REMOTE EST/CST

Years of Experience: 5+

T OP SKILLS:

  Must Have

• API security
• Javascript/NodeJS
• Python
• Software Application Security Testing (SAST)
• Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
• Terraform

Nice To Have

• Amazon AWS
• End User Support
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, API gateways, and DevOps practices.
• PowerBI
• Unit Testing
• Windows Server Administration

What You’ll Do

The Code Security Engineer is responsible for the administration, operation, and continuous improvement of the organization's code security capabilities, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and API Security platforms. This role supports security tooling operations, runtime monitoring, developer enablement, and end-user support while partnering with engineering teams to develop integrations, automation, reporting, and processes that improve security visibility and operational efficiency across the software development lifecycle.

The engineer must be able to be able to be on call according to a predetermined schedule. This role is not eligible for over time. 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support SAST, SCA, and API Security platforms.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize security scanning and runtime monitoring capabilities.
• Analyze security findings and assist development teams with vulnerability remediation and risk reduction.
• Provide end-user support, troubleshooting, and onboarding assistance for security tools and related processes.
• Monitor platform health, scan coverage, performance metrics, and operational effectiveness.
• Design and develop integrations between security platforms, CI/CD pipelines, reporting systems, and other enterprise tools.
• Build automation and one-off solutions to improve security workflows and reduce operational overhead.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to deploy and manage tooling and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting to support security program visibility and decision-making.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to integrate security into engineering workflows.
• Contribute to security tooling roadmaps, enhancement efforts, and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with:
• API Security
• Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
• Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
• Experience providing end-user support and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code technologies.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages:
• Javascript
• Python
• Experience developing automation, integrations, or operational tooling.
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles and application security practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Unit testing experience.
• Experience writing one-off automation and data-processing scripts.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience.
• Power BI experience.
• Windows Server administration experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, API gateways, and DevOps practices.

What You’ll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!