Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer remote opportunity.

Position Title: Software Development Engineer

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 8 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Job Type: [FULL TIME] (40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Pay Range: $60/hr to $65hr on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Title: Software Development Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: 8 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Typical Day in the Role

Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to support and enhance the security posture and compliance readiness of CELA's cloud-based services hosted in Azure and Power Platform.

Key projects:

• Perform in-depth security and risk assessments for services deployed on Azure and Power Platform.
• Document risks in the Risk Register, ensuring accurate linkage to corresponding remediation actions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to track progress on risk mitigation and ensure closure.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on remediation support, including dedicated office hours.
• Capture and standardize remediation steps, building reusable guidance for future scenarios.
• Analyze security and compliance datasets using tools like Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) to surface insights and summarize risk impact.
• Leverage automation to streamline risk tracking, compliance validation, and remediation workflows.
• Support and participate in security and compliance campaigns, aligning efforts with corporate and division-wide priorities.
• Track and manage assigned work via Azure DevOps, providing timely updates and clear documentation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Years of Experience Required: 5+ overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: CISSP certification or equivalent (e.g., SANS GIAC certifications) is required to be eligible for this role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline OR 5-7 years of relevant industry experience in security engineering, compliance, or cloud risk management.
• Disqualifiers: Candidates with job hopping (6 months or less in each role, gaps in history, and don't have the required certifications will not be eligible for the role.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain experience with secure code reviews and static/dynamic analysis tools, hands-on experience securing Power Platform, including Canvas Apps and Dataverse, and familiarity with compliance automation frameworks or platforms (e.g., Azure Policy, Microsoft Purview). Multi-tasking ability. Don't want a support person but wants someone with friendly persona for stakeholders. Need to be proactive. Compatibility, work ethics.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and quality of work

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Minimum 5+ years' experience with automation and coding skills
• Minimum 5+ years' experience with Azure, including familiarity with its security architecture and services.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in security assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis.
• Minimum 1+ years' experience with risk management, with working knowledge of NIST CSF v2 or other relevant control frameworks.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 244697 when responding to this ad.

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