Software Development Engineer 3

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer 3 Professional Job for an opportunity at 100% remote! Position Title: Software Development Engineer 3 Location: 100% remote Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: Contract of 11 Months and possibility of Extension Job Type: Contract and Remote Pay Range: $65 - $70/hr. 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.). Top Skills: 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. Also 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 is required to be eligible for the role. 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. Job Description: Security and Compliance Engineer to support and enhance the security posture and compliance readiness of CELA's cloud-based services hosted in Azure and Power Platform. This role involves conducting detailed security and risk assessments, driving remediation activities, analyzing compliance telemetry, and leveraging automation to scale secure engineering practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a passion for proactive risk management, and the ability to partner across teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and resilient solutions. Key Responsibilities: 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 . Required Skills & Experience: CISSP certification or equivalent (e.g., SANS GIAC certifications). 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure, including familiarity with its security architecture and services. 3+ years of experience in security assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis. 1+ year of experience in risk management, with working knowledge of NIST CSF v2 or other relevant control frameworks. Strong understanding of web application security, threats, and mitigation strategies. Demonstrated ability to provide security and compliance support across multiple teams. Experience using Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) for compliance and security telemetry analysis. Experience with automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure Logic Apps, CI/CD integration, scripting) to enhance compliance and risk workflows. Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with secure code reviews and static/dynamic analysis tools. Hands-on experience securing Power Platform, including Canvas Apps and Dataverse. Familiarity with compliance automation frameworks or platforms (e.g., Azure Policy, Microsoft Purview). Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 5-7 years of relevant industry experience in security engineering, compliance, or cloud risk management. 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. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. 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 241567 when responding to this ad.