· Support rigorous processes to ensure software products meet or exceed command requirements.
· Verify that team members handling sensitive information possess necessary security clearances and adhere to access control policies.
· Maintain thorough documentation of software programs and provide regular project status reports to DoD leadership.
· Oversee the entire software development life cycle, ensuring compliance with DoD policies from concept through deployment.
· Design and develop software systems for interoperability with other DoD systems.
· Develop and maintain cybersecurity preparedness plans, including response strategies for potential cyber threats and incidents.
· Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in software development processes.
· Develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy for integrating security into the software development and operations lifecycle.
· Evaluate, select, and integrate security tools within the development and operations toolchain to automate security processes.
· Conduct or oversee threat modeling to identify and mitigate potential security risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
· Develop and maintain an incident response plan and ensure timely and effective response to security incidents.
· Implement continuous monitoring processes to detect and respond to security threats in real-time.
· Promote and enforce secure coding practices within development teams.
· Oversee identification, assessment, and remediation of software vulnerabilities.
· Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines to detect vulnerabilities early in the development process.
· Define, track, and report on key security metrics, providing regular updates to leadership regarding security initiatives and improvements.
· Stay informed of evolving security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continually enhance organizational security posture.
