DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.
*This position is hybrid; 4 days will be onsite.
Responsibilities:
Conducts project initiation activities to identify new problems and objectives related to computer applications and identifies issues to be addressed in the Requirements Definition Phase.
Conducts requirements elicitation and documentation for new applications or enhancements to current applications.
Works with business and Information Systems staff to determine needs and produce an SDLC compliant Requirements Definition document that completely and clearly defines the requirements within the established time frame.
Ensures documented requirements are clear, concise, complete, and meet established agency guidelines and standards.
Assists with the development of applicable processes and templates as needed and directed by project leadership to ensure documentation is in a standard, easy to use, and repeatable format.
Attends application design and development scrum meetings to represent business needs and requirements during design and development processes.
Write and execute system test plans to verify the system meets all documented requirements.
Perform manual testing on web applications and verify successful completion of test plans.
Create testing plans to confirm that the application meets requirements and design specifications.
Document bugs and application insufficiencies with sufficient information to allow a developer to reproduce issues so they can be corrected.
Assist with the development of user testing scripts for User Acceptance Testing.
Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:
Experience manually performing testing on a web application.
Ability to write and execute test plans and scripts according to identified standards.
Ability to identify and document bugs or insufficiencies in a web application.
Required Skills:
8 Years - Extensive experience in business and systems analysis, requirements documentation, system development life cycle, and agile application development methodologies such as Scrum.
8 Years - Extensive experience defining and documenting user requirements from multiple sources, and preparing complex documents to effectively relay requirements.
8 Years - Extensive experience supporting application development, maintenance, and implementation, systems analysis and design, and business process improvement.
8 Years - Extensive experience defining and documenting business processes and mapping or developing processes in a new system.
8 Years - Considerable experience in testing complex systems to determine that business needs are met.
8 Years - Experience conducting meetings and documenting project decisions.
8 Years - Ability to successfully participate in a development team, help foster a team environment, and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Desired Skills:
2 Years - Familiarity with web application software development projects using .Net.
2 Years - Familiarity with documenting requirements in Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Configuration Management Analyst Principal
Location:Albany, New York
Type:Contract
Job#12826
DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Configuration Management Analyst Principal for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients inAlbany, NY
* This position is primarily remote, with on-site attendance required for the first 3 weeks. After the initial 3-week period, you will be required to be on-site 2 days per month.
Responsibilities: Perform engineering, software development, and configuration management tasks in support of:
Software build & test automation
Release management including status accounting of changes made to CM-controlled environments and process automation
Engineering tool customization and administration
Develop requirements, design, code, test and deploy Engineering Tool tools and utilities
Lead cross-functional teams to implement development and test process improvements
Create and maintain Engineering Tool process documentation
Provide production support to deployed Engineering Tools including mentoring Client users in tool utilization
Provide support to strategic technology initiatives to advance the NYSOH Health Marketplace System to new infrastructure components and software development life cycle improvements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent Required Experience:
Minimum of seven (7) years of business experience that includes: evaluation of business procedures and problems, feasibility studies, system configuration, configuration design, preparing detailed specifications for the development of business solutions, developing effort and schedule estimates, and performing application design and development tasks.
A demonstrated ability to analyze, identify, implement, and monitor outcomes
An ability to successfully work with cross-functional technical teams in defining, developing, testing, and deploying software applications
Experience in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements, analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation and maintenance
A demonstrated ability to identify weaknesses in business workflows and develop and implement process improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong professional skills interacting with various teams and support personnel
Dedicated and self-motivated achiever committed to success who is adept at handling multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet stringent demands
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months of employment.
Penetration Tester
Location:Albany, New York
Remote:Hybrid
Type:Contract
Job#12824
DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Penetration Tester for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients inAlbany, NY
* This position is primarily remote, with on-site attendance required for the first 3 weeks. After the initial 3-week period, you will be required to be on-site 2 days per month.
Job Description: A Penetration Tester with a focus on Java application security is sought to identify, exploit, and fix vulnerabilities in Java applications to guard against cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments for Java applications and infrastructure.
Identify security flaws in Java code using automated and manual methods.
Create and use custom exploits to test application security, simulating attacker tactics.
Collaborate with Development teams to understand application architecture and find security weaknesses early.
Collaborate with Testing teams to integrate manual and automated testing.
Provide guidance on secure coding and how to fix vulnerabilities.
Stay updated on Java security threats and best practices.
Help improve secure development processes (SDLC).
Assist in responding to security incidents related to Java vulnerabilities, current published NIST CVE.
Clearly document and report findings, including technical details, risk assessment, and recommended solutions.
Communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical staff.
Contribute to security policies for Java development and deployment.
Manipulate URLs, query parameters, and Application browser data to look for penetration avenues. Validate and assess browser tokens and cache manipulation and Production vs. non-prod architecture.
Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Basic Minimum Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a related software field with 6+ years in a DevSec role.
Core Java coding experience.
Previous job background as an engineer and Dev Sec position on a large-scale public enterprise scale application.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of Development/Security experience
Experience in Penetration Testing/Ethical Hacking with a focus on Java application security.
Strong knowledge of Java programming and its security practices, as well as scripting experience.
Proficiency in web application security principles (e.g., OWASP).
Knowledge of common web vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS) and exploit techniques.
Experience with penetration testing tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit.
Familiarity with Fortify on Demand SAST and DAST tools.
Strong understanding of cryptography and secure communication protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills.
High ethical standards and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, GXPN, GPEN, LPT, CEH, CISSP, or other industry security certifications.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
Experience with secure code review for Java.
Familiarity with cloud security testing.
Experience with mobile application penetration testing.
Knowledge of regulations like HIPAA.
Experience with API testing
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months of employment.
Senior Automation Engineer
Location:Durham, North Carolina
Type:Contract
Job#12822
DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC. *This position is hybrid *This position is required to be on call for evenings and weekends as required to meet business needs
Responsibilities:
Lead automation efforts for infrastructure provisioning, build, and deployment activities for NC FAST applications.
Create and maintain Ansible playbooks.
Troubleshoot automation issues.
Ensure consistent and reliable deployments across environments.
Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to enhance CI/CD workflows.
Debug deployments, validate configurations, and improve release reliability.
Work with IT management to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuous integration and Continuous deployment CI/CD of application changes.
Interact with the architects, developers, deployment Team, and Database Administrators to ensure automation of various tasks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge and understanding of AWS infrastructure and the software release life cycle.
Strong knowledge of Linux, Ansible Tower/AWX YAML automation best practices and infrastructure-as-code principles.
Required Skills:
7 Years - Experience with automating Linux OS and software patches and upgrades across multiple environments using automation tools like Ansible
3 Years - Hands-on experience (like branching, merging, configuring, and administering) with Bitbucket or GIT Source Code Management tool
7 Years - Hands-on experience in automating build/deploy process including changes to database using tools like Ansible
7 Years - Experience developing automation scripts, operational utilities, and workflow scripts using Python/Bash/Shell
2 Years - Experience building and packaging applications with Docker, and managing and scaling containerized workloads using Kubernetes
4 Years - Experience in infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and environment management using Terraform and Ansible
2 Years - Hands-on experience developing and managing CI/CD (DevOps) pipelines using tools like TeamCity, Jenkins, Ansible
Desired Skill:
2 Years - Strong knowledge and understanding of Amazon Web Services and infrastructure
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Desktop Support Specialist
Location:Raleigh, North Carolina
Remote:Hybrid
Type:Contract
Job#12819
DataStaff, Inc is in need of a Desktop Support Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC.
*This position is onsite. *Travel required
Job Description: Our client is seeking a Desktop Support Specialist to assist Client Services Operations in supporting the high number of Service Desk requests, hardware installations, and customer software support in Raleigh, NC
Responsibilities
Proactively promotes positive customer relationships and mentors others to ensure client satisfaction and organizational success.
Takes ownership of customer problems and works with a sense of urgency to resolve incidents and problems.
Communicates status of progress to the customer.
Provides updates on work progress to Customer Support Specialists and the Service Desk using call tracking system.
Has significant technical knowledge and serves as a resource for other technicians to help solve complex problems.
Skilled in different types of computer hardware, software, peripherals and components, networking protocols and communications.
Installs and images new computers and loads appropriate software for customers.
Deploys new business applications as needed.
Installs local and network printers and other peripherals and configures them.
Responsible for user data and migration of profiles as computers are replaced.
Stays abreast of current technology in a changing environment.
Identifies emerging trends and issues, researches and makes suggestions for technical solutions to solve current and future problems.
Uses extensive knowledge to develop and/or implement information technology solutions to enhance organizational success.
Works with Data Center Operations on user file server data storage, network reservations, data restores, various account creations and modifications (AD, email, NCID, CITRIX, etc.).
Works with application development teams to identify application issues at the customer level and provide technical detail in order for development teams to accurately identify problems within applications.
Works with network infrastructure teams to identify network issues at the customer level and provide significant technical detail to assist in network hardware resolutions.
Project Management -
Ability to lead projects that require directing the work of others and with some latitude on actions or decisions.
Leads team efforts and assesses and integrates the skills and strengths of individuals for project and organizational success.
Provides status on project work to management.
Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for all responsible areas
Creates and maintains all documentation of processes and procedures for all areas this position is responsible for.
This documentation is to be used by team members for operational standards of daily work.
This documentation will also be used in accordance with Operational Level Agreements (IT internal) and Service Level Agreements (IT external).
All documentation should be reviewed annually.
System Security -
It is the responsibility of all Technical Services Staff to be aware of ITS security policies, as well as the security issues directly affecting the systems and technology for which this position is directly involved.
Implementing requirements of the IT Security Office and protecting data from unauthorized access, alteration, destruction, or use in a manner inconsistent with covered IT Security Policies and standards.
Required Skills:
7 Years - Skilled in different types of computer hardware, software, peripherals and components, networking protocols and communications.
7 Years - Installing and imaging new computers and loading appropriate software for customers.
7 Years - Installing local and network printers and other peripherals and configuring the same.
7 Years - Migrating data and user profiles.
7 Years - Documenting processes and procedures related to technical field support activities.
7 Years - Demonstrates knowledge and working experience with ServiceNow call tracking system.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Analyst
Location:Albany, New York
Type:Contract
Job#12813
DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Service Level Agreement (SLA) Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients inAlbany, NY
* This position is primarily remote, with on-site attendance required for the first 3 weeks. After the initial 3-week period, you will be required to be on-site 2 days per quarter.
Job Summary: The Service Level Agreement (SLA) Analyst supports the development, implementation, validation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across a large-scale, complex program within the Program Management Office (PMO). The SLA Analyst serves as a central point of coordination for new, existing, and revised SLAs. The role partners with functional teams to translate contractual, business, and operational expectations into clearly defined, measurable, and reportable performance requirements. The SLA Analyst combines project coordination, meeting facilitation, business analysis, data validation, and performance reporting. This role is particularly important for SLAs involving complex business or technical processes.
Key Responsibilities: The SLA Analyst partners with functional teams to:
Define and document SLA measurement methodologies, including data sources, calculations, measurement periods, exclusions, dependencies, and reporting requirements.
Assess whether proposed SLA requirements can be reliably measured using available systems and data, and identify changes needed to support accurate and consistent measurement.
Develop and maintain implementation plans that define requirements, milestones, dependencies, validation activities, ownership, and readiness criteria.
Coordinate with functional teams and stakeholders to support SLA implementation, validation, monitoring, and ongoing performance analysis.
Facilitate meetings and working sessions related to SLA development, implementation, validation, and performance.
Validate data, calculations, metrics, reports, and system-generated results to support accurate SLA measurement and reporting.
Support the identification and resolution of issues that may affect SLA measurement, reporting, or performance.
Contribute to continuous improvement of SLA processes, measurement methodologies, reporting, and operational practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in project coordination, project management, quality assurance, data analysis, or a related discipline.
Experience developing, implementing, managing, or reporting Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and support functional teams in developing business requirements, operational processes, technical implementations, data validation, and performance analysis.
Experience validating data, calculations, metrics, reports, or system-generated results.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical, business, operational, and leadership stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis or reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), or other performance measurement methodologies.
Experience with Splunk or similar monitoring, analytics, or reporting platforms.
Experience developing business requirements, business rules, process flows, or procedures.
Experience working within a large-scale, multi-team application or operational environment.
Experience working in healthcare, Medicaid, Health Insurance Exchange, or other highly regulated programs.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to performance measurement, reporting, or operational processes.
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months of employment.
IT Security Analyst
Location:Richmond, Virginia
Remote:Remote
Type:Contract
Job#12810
DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking an IT Security Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.
*This is a remote role. However, the selected candidates must reside in Virginia or within a reasonable distance in the event they need to report on site for meetings as needed.
Job Description
The IT Security Governance Analyst supports the enterprise cybersecurity program by administering and improving governance, risk, compliance, privacy, and security assurance activities.
Responsibilities
Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses, data classifications, privacy reviews, control assessments, and security feasibility reviews for new and existing systems, applications, services, integrations, and technology initiatives.
Maintain risk registers, assessment records, corrective-action plans, exceptions, evidence repositories, and follow-up activities in Archer GRC and other approved agency tools. Track remediation commitments, due dates, residual risk, and required executive decisions.
Apply and interpret Commonwealth and agency requirements including VITA SEC530, NIST guidance, CIS Controls, DoD STIGs, CJIS, and VCIN requirements, and applicable HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI privacy, and contractual obligations.
Partner with system owners and data owners to establish ownership, classify information, document security plans and controls, complete periodic reviews, and maintain evidence needed for authorization, audit, and ongoing compliance.
Review vendor and third-party security documentation including SOC reports, security questionnaires, architecture and data-flow information, contracts, MOUs, MOAs, NDAs, and other interconnection documentation. Identify conditions, gaps, compensating controls, and escalation needs.
Support interconnection and data-sharing governance by reviewing MOUs and related agreements for security, privacy, least-privilege, data-handling, access-control, incident-notification, and annual-review requirements.
Coordinate audit, assessment, and oversight activities, collect and validate evidence, respond to inquiries, document findings, and manage corrective actions through closure with internal audit and other authorized reviewers.
Develop, maintain, and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, templates, and governance processes. Recommend practical improvements that strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
Support the agency security awareness and training program, including targeted compliance training, acknowledgements, tracking, reporting, and education for system owners, technical staff, and other stakeholders.
Perform governance reviews for emerging technology and artificial intelligence initiatives. Evaluate business purpose, data sensitivity, privacy, security, human oversight, vendor assurances, risks, and required approvals; document outcomes and handoffs.
Assist with security planning for continuity, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, audit logging, configuration, hardening, access reviews, vendor management, and other control areas.
Prepare accurate executive management and Commonwealth reporting on governance workload, system inventory, risks, findings, remediation progress, compliance status, metrics, and program priorities.
Provide clear security guidance to project teams, operational IT, procurement, business units, and vendors. Facilitate meetings, communicate requirements professionally, and escalate unresolved risk or noncompliance through established channels.
Participate in incident and post-incident governance activities including documentation review, control-gap identification, privacy or regulatory coordination, and corrective-action tracking.
Perform other related duties and special projects in support of the IT Security Governance program.
Knowledge, Abilities and Experience:
Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, third-party risk, and audit practices.
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, VITA SEC530, CIS Controls, CJIS, and VCIN requirements, HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, and related Commonwealth requirements.
Ability to analyze technical and business information, identify risk, distinguish control gaps from acceptable residual risk, and recommend clear, defensible actions.
Ability to develop and maintain professional documentation including assessment reports, risk registers, security plans, policies, procedures, executive briefings, and audit evidence.
Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, prioritize work under deadlines, and follow through on actions involving many stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, vendors, auditors, and non-technical business partners.
Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
Experience using Archer or comparable governance, risk and compliance platforms
Experience applying Commonwealth of Virginia information security requirements
Reviewing vendor security documentation, SOC reports, and security questionnaires
Conducting BIAs, data classification reviews, and security feasibility assessments
Working with CJIS, VCIN, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, or FTI requirements
Reviewing data-sharing agreements, MOUs, and security/privacy obligations
Supporting incident response, disaster recovery, or business continuity compliance
Assessing security, privacy, and compliance risks associated with emerging technologies
Preparing security metrics, compliance reports, risk summaries, and management briefings
Required Skills
5 Years - Experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT security governance, or risk management
3 Years - Experience performing security risk assessments, compliance reviews, or GRC activities
4 Years - Experience applying NIST security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53
3 Years - Experience conducting security control assessments and supporting IT audits
3 Years - Experience maintaining risk registers, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions
5 Years - Experience developing security documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and executive summaries
3 Years - Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical teams, business owners, auditors, and leadership
3 Years - Ability to manage multiple security assessments, compliance activities, and competing deadlines
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Desktop Support Specialist
Location:Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Type:Contract
Job#12806
DataStaff, Inc is in need of a Desktop Support Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Rocky Mount, NC.
*This position is onsite. *Travel required
Job Description: Our client is seeking a Desktop Support Specialist to assist Client Services Operations in supporting the high number of Service Desk requests, hardware installations, and customer software support in Rocky Mount, NC.
Responsibilities
Proactively promotes positive customer relationships and mentors others to ensure client satisfaction and organizational success.
Takes ownership of customer problems and works with a sense of urgency to resolve incidents and problems.
Communicates status of progress to the customer.
Provides updates on work progress to Customer Support Specialists and the Service Desk using the call tracking system.
Has significant technical knowledge and serves as a resource for other technicians to help solve complex problems.
Skilled in different types of computer hardware, software, peripherals and components, networking protocols and communications.
Installs and images new computers and loads appropriate software for customers.
Deploys new business applications as needed.
Installs local and network printers and other peripherals and configures them.
Responsible for user data and migration of profiles as computers are replaced.
Stays abreast of current technology in a changing environment.
Identifies emerging trends and issues, researches and makes suggestions for technical solutions to solve current and future problems.
Uses extensive knowledge to develop and/or implement information technology solutions to enhance organizational success.
Works with Data Center Operations on user file server data storage, network reservations, data restores, various account creations and modifications (AD, email, NCID, CITRIX, etc.).
Works with application development teams to identify application issues at the customer level and provide technical detail in order for development teams to accurately identify problems within applications.
Works with network infrastructure teams to identify network issues at the customer level and provide significant technical detail to assist in network hardware resolutions.
Project Management -
Ability to lead projects that require directing the work of others and with some latitude on actions or decisions.
Leads team efforts and assesses and integrates the skills and strengths of individuals for project and organizational success.
Provides status on project work to management.
Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for all responsible areas
Creates and maintains all documentation of processes and procedures for all areas this position is responsible for.
This documentation is to be used by team members for operational standards of daily work.
This documentation will also be used in accordance with Operational Level Agreements (IT internal) and Service Level Agreements (IT external).
All documentation should be reviewed annually.
System Security -
It is the responsibility of all Technical Services Staff to be aware of ITS security policies, as well as the security issues directly affecting the systems and technology for which this position is directly involved.
Implementing requirements of the IT Security Office and protecting data from unauthorized access, alteration, destruction, or use in a manner inconsistent with covered IT Security Policies and standards.
Required Skills:
7 Years - Skilled in different types of computer hardware, software, peripherals and components, networking protocols and communications.
7 Years - Installing and imaging new computers and loading appropriate software for customers.
7 Years - Installing local and network printers and other peripherals and configuring the same.
7 Years - Migrating data and user profiles.
7 Years - Documenting processes and procedures related to technical field support activities.
7 Years - Demonstrates knowledge and working experience with ServiceNow call tracking system.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Java Application Security Engineer
Location:Albany, New York
Type:Contract
Job#12795
DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Java Application Security Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients inAlbany, NY
* This position is primarily remote, with on-site attendance required for the first 3 weeks. After the initial 3-week period, you will be required to be on-site 2 days per quarter.
Job Description: You’ll join our talented Development Team. Our project is built on a multi-tier architecture including service-oriented architecture, multi-tier web applications using Java and various other COTS products. Responsibilities:
Work closely with development teams to diagnose, document, and remediate application security vulnerabilities and identify appropriate security checkpoints in SDLC.
Perform risk-based, technical assessments/penetration tests of applications, using dynamic and static scanning tools, and audits ensuring compliance with industry standards
Consult with Development leadership on application development training.
Research new attack vectors and stay current with cybersecurity news and trends
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related technical field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience:
8+ years of Information Technology experience.
Hands-on experience designing and executing a repeatable process to aggressively prioritize issue dispositions and remediations of security findings — while providing clear, concise status updates and risk reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
Hands-on experience integrating AI-driven code analysis platforms into CI/CD pipelines to identify vulnerabilities and insecure coding patterns before deployment.
Hands-on experience assessing new code commits, pull requests, and architecture changes for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance risks.
3+years with Application Security Engineering conducting assessments, penetration testing, implementing tools for dynamic /automated code review, dynamic and static application scanning (Fortify, SonarQube); consulting on security designs of applications, potential vulnerabilities, and remediation, and creating training materials on key security concepts.
Java/Web development with a strong secure coding background in RHEL and JBoss.
5+ years in a software development role as a Developer or Architect
Skills:
Strong oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to colleagues and management
Critical thinking and creative problem solving
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated collaboration and teaching abilities.
Nice to have: CISSP, CEH, CISA, OSCP, OSCE, or OSWE Certifications
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months of employment.
Data Analyst/BI Developer
Location:Albany, New York
Type:Contract
Job#12793
DataStaff Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst/BI Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients inAlbany, NY
* This position is primarily remote, with on-site attendance required for the first 3 weeks. After the initial 3-week period, you will be required to be on-site 2 days per quarter.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
You will work on a small dynamic team that provides strategic know-how through Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Visualization platforms to deliver quality reports for State & Federal Agencies.
Apply an understanding of business metrics and a commercial mindset to perform Data analysis, find patterns, data anomalies and review.
Work closely with functional teams to understand requirements regarding solutions to ensure data quality.
Collaborate on definition, development, and maintenance of standards and processes.
Develop models and create templates to ensure timely and accurate deliverables, data integrity, efficient workflow, reusability, and automation.
Create dashboards using workspace advance to facilitate drill up/down and slicing/dicing of data. Produce Ad Hoc reports with a turnaround time based on business needs.
Support continuous improvement and automation in BI solutions and processes.
Support client data exchange and integration needs by leveraging technical expertise in database applications, ETL processes, and automation.
Apply knowledge of upstream and downstream Enterprise applications to support dashboard development lifecycle discipline
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent
Required Experience: (NO MORE than 5 years of experience will be accepted)
Three (3) years of industry experience with focus on SQL, PL/SQL, SQL-PL in DB2
Three (3) years’ experience with a BI tool (Cognos is preferred)
Two (2) years of experience in design/data modeling for Data Mart/Data Warehouse
Required Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of OLAP business intelligence applications
Strong understanding of reporting and database environments, processes, and associated applications
Competencies leveraging data visualization tools for senior management and enterprise data visualization
Ability to translate business requirements into specifications that will be used to implement required reports and dashboards
Knowledge of RTC/ELM or similar tools
Competencies in database architecture such as relative, star and snowflake schemas.
Competencies in DB2 (or other RDBMS)
Level 3 Procedural Languages (i.e.: ANSI, SQL, PL/SQL)
Writing complex SQL queries, SQL PL procedures in IBM DB2 environment.
Competencies with UNIX/LINUX operating systems
Required Skills and Abilities:
Good verbal, writing/documentation, communication, organizational, and time management skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, including mapping of business need or issue to development of application requirements or procedural initiatives.
Strong understanding of reporting and database environments, processes, and associated applications.
Well-developed knowledge of operational systems, processes and budgeting/forecasting concepts and activities
Proven ability to ensure effective forms of documentation essential for support of overall technical and user needs.
Ability to work in complex matrix organization.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics 12.1.0 or higher
Experience authoring and maintaining reports using IBM Cognos Analytics 12.1.0 or higher against relational, dimensional, and transactional databases
Experience with Core Java
Hands-on experience with data architecture and data analysis skill sets
Familiarity with PMI standards and practices
Healthcare Industry experience
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months of employment.