Team Lead, Software Assurance

Veterans Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Lead – Software Assurance to oversee a team of Software Assurance Analysts responsible for analyzing custom-developed software for security and quality flaws. The ideal candidate will bring a strong software development background, hands-on experience with code scanning tools (Fortify and CodeQL), and proven leadership in managing technical backlogs and guiding secure development practices. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high standards of software security, compliance, and documentation across the development lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional customer teams including developers, program managers, security engineers, project managers, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Oversight • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Software Assurance Analysts. • Set priorities, manage ServiceNOW and GitHub Ticket queue, and manage task backlogs for the team using Agile methodologies. This includes developing all required reporting and associated contractual deliverables. • Ensure timely review of static code analysis and open-source dependency scans. • Guide team members in secure coding principles and vulnerability mitigation. Security Assurance & Technical Review • Oversee and review SAST and SCA scans using Fortify and CodeQL tools. • Validate scan results and support the resolution of findings across multiple projects. • Provide oversight and technical input on validation reports for ATO and cATO processes. • Track emerging security threats and ensure analysis practices remain current. Process Management & Documentation • Ensure consistent documentation of scan analyses, audit comment reviews, and validation findings. • Maintain and improve internal procedures and knowledgebases for secure code analysis. • Support the development of clear, actionable technical notes for developers. Collaboration & Developer Support • Partner with development teams to integrate secure development practices. • Participate in and guide secure code reviews and architectural assessments. • Deliver training and mentoring to developers on secure coding practices. Required Qualifications • U.S. Citizen (due to government clearance requirements) • Bachelor or Masters of Computer Science • Must be able to pass a government background investigation • 5+ years of experience as a software developer with hands-on coding expertise • 3+ years in a team leadership or technical lead role • Experience managing or prioritizing a technical backlog in Agile environments • Strong experience with code scanning tools, especially: • Fortify Static Code Analyzer • GitHub CodeQL • Deep understanding of secure software development practices • Experience reviewing SAST/SCA scan results and writing technical validation reports • Familiarity with Authority to Operate (ATO) and Continuous ATO (cATO) processes • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Ability to translate technical findings into actionable developer guidance Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with federal government or regulated industries Apply Job! Apply to this Job