Application Engineer

Caplock Security LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Caplock Security LLC seeks an experienced Application Engineer to lead the technical support for core applications across pre-production and production environments. You will coordinate with server administrators and database administrators while maintaining a distinct separation of duties.

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of application software, deployment releases, security compliance, and ongoing infrastructure support across pre‑production and production

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience in applications and security.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• DoD 8140/8570 certifications (e.g., Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain software products for supported applications.
• Lead version installations, upgrades, and patch management.
• Identify firewall and network requirements for applications.
• Provide hands-on support for data center migrations.
• Manage interfaces and APIs and support break/fix incidents.
• Oversee code release process across pre-prod and prod environments.
• Support STIG/SRG implementation and program compliance.
• Troubleshoot cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified by scans.

Skills

Seven years experience

Secret clearance

DoD 8140/8570 certs

Education

BS/BA or 4 extra years experience

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

Caplock Security is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to serve as the primary technical support lead for one or more core applications. In this role, you will work closely with server administrators and database administrators while maintaining a distinct separation of duties. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of application software, deployment releases, security compliance, and ongoing infrastructure support across pre‑production and production environments. This position is a contingent hire, with employment dependent upon the successful award of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain all software products utilized by supported applications.
• Execute software version installations, upgrades, and patch management.
• Identify application‑specific firewall and network requirements.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for data center migrations.
• Handle setup and administration of interfaces and APIs.
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix incidents to ensure high uptime.
• Direct support for the application's code release process across both pre‑production and production environments.
• Support application requirements driven by organizational transformation initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of application‑based Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Generate and provide required STIG/SRG output artifacts in support of program compliance.
• Research, troubleshoot, and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through routine scanning.

Minimum Requirements

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience
• BS, BA, or four (4) additional years of related experience
• Clearance: Secret
• Certifications: DoD 8140 / 8570 Certified (e.g., Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or greater)

Caplock Security 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, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position requires an active secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.