Appian Security Business Analyst

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking an Appian Security Business Analyst to support the Department of State and security testing of a new software deployment.

This full-time onsite role requires identifying security gaps, coordinating remediation, and validating that fixes meet security requirements. The candidate will work with developers and security personnel in an Agile environment, translating cybersecurity concepts into actionable tests.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and practices.
• Experience with security testing and validation in software deployments.
• Familiarity with Agile testing processes and alignment with DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a software deployment to identify cybersecurity gaps.
• Collaborate with developers to determine corrective actions.
• Develop remediation plans and coordinate with the technical team.
• Create and execute tests to validate security changes.
• Document testing activities, results, and remediation outcomes.
• Support security assessments using cybersecurity fundamentals and testing knowledge.
• Participate in Agile testing and solution-validation efforts.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Security testing

Agile testing

Remediation planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Solution validation

Testing results analysis

Job description

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Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. is a certified HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing professional services to federal government clients. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions while building a team of talented professionals who support meaningful missions.

About the Role

Blue Rose Consulting Group is seeking an Appian Security Business Analyst to support Department of State and the security assessment and testing of a new software deployment.

This position is full-time-Onsite. The selected candidate will work with development and security personnel to identify potential security shortcomings, plan corrective actions, and verify that implemented solutions resolve identified security gaps.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate a new software deployment to identify potential cybersecurity shortcomings and security gaps.
• Collaborate with developers to analyze identified issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop remediation plans in coordination with technical team members.
• Create and execute tests to evaluate security-related software changes.
• Confirm that implemented development solutions resolve identified security gaps.
• Translate cybersecurity terminology and complex security concerns into understandable testing requirements.
• Document testing activities, results, identified issues, and remediation outcomes.
• Support security assessments using cybersecurity fundamentals and operational security knowledge.
• Participate in Agile testing, issue resolution, and solution-validation activities.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity.
• Intermediate proficiency in cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Intermediate proficiency in cybersecurity assessment.
• Intermediate proficiency in cybersecurity operations.
• Strong software testing and solution-validation skills.
• Ability to understand cybersecurity terminology and complex security issues.Ability to work closely with developers to identify, remediate, and retest security gaps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Located in or near the Washington, D.C. area.
• Background in software testing fundamentals.
• Experience working with Agile processes and procedures.