As a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer II, you’ll design and develop technical architecture components enabling application teams to integrate with zero trust authentication and authorization services. You will work closely with application developers, security architects, and infrastructure teams to build secure-by-design integration patterns and accelerate adoption of zero trust principles across the enterprise.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- Design, develop, and maintain reusable frameworks, libraries, APIs, and reference implementations for zero trust authentication and authorization.
- Create developer guides, documentation, and best practices to enable smooth integration with security services.
- Implement and support fine-grained authorization patterns (entitlements, row-level security, ABAC).
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure security services meet performance, usability, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to development teams on secure coding and integration practices.
- Research emerging zero trust and identity/access management technologies to recommend improvements.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum 10 years professional experience in software engineering, security engineering, or related roles.
- Bachelors degree OR experience may used in lieu of degree.
- Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance.
- Strong experience designing, developing, and deploying application components leveraging AWS cloud services in IL6+ classified environments.
- Expert-level experience implementing authentication and authorization frameworks (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML).
- Strong, repeat experience with commercial or open-source identity and access management platforms (e.g., ForgeRock, Okta, Keycloak, Ping Identity).
- Strong expertise with fine-grained access control models (entitlements, row-level security, ABAC).
- Expert proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Go, Python) for building frameworks and libraries.
- Solid experience with zero trust architecture and principles.
- Experience creating developer documentation and integration guides.
- Strong grasp of secure coding practices and software development lifecycle (SDLC) security.
SALARY RANGE: $152,000 - $215,000
The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
- The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
- The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
- Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
- This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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