Security Engineer

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We're looking for a Security Engineer to join our SEC team, working alongside our DevSecOps engineers to harden our cloud environment, maintain our ATO, and actively drive down the program's POAM backlog.
What you'll be doing:
Deploy and automate CI/CD pipelines and establish IaC using modern DevSecOps techniques including serverless and Zero Trust patterns
Own the POAM process end to end — develop a plan of attack with target dates, track progress in real time, and close findings proactively
Assess incoming security findings, identify duplicates and dependencies, and develop LOEs for remediation
Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) to achieve and maintain ATO
Implement data tagging and sensitivity management practices to reduce the SEC's ATO management burden
Engage directly with engineers and external stakeholders to drive remediation forward
Maintain a live dashboard and tracker for all security findings and POAM status
What you’ll bring:
Hands-on experience remediating POAMs and navigating the federal ATO process
Proficiency with AWS environments and cloud security practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, CloudFormation, and infrastructure as code
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and federal cybersecurity frameworks including FISMA and NIST 800-53
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple findings, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Comfortable engaging directly with engineers and external stakeholders to move remediation forward
Experience with Docker and containerized environments is a plus
Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working closely with a cross-functional team
Communicates clearly and openly, whether updating a tracker or presenting findings to leadership
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Benefits:
Fully remote
Annual stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hello@Oddball.io
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $120,000 – $155,000