Application Engineer

Caplock Security; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Caplock Security is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to lead technical support for core applications at Fort Belvoir, VA. This contingent hire role depends on contract award, collaborating with server and database admins while delivering full lifecycle support, security compliance, and infrastructure back-end operations.

The position offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, health and dental insurance, PTO, and professional development

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant experience.
• BS or BA degree, or four additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret clearance required, or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be 8140-certified (examples: Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP or higher).
• Preferred certifications include GICSP and CompTIA Security+.
• Ability to commute to Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
• Position is onsite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical support lead for one or more core applications.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support all software products used by the applications supported.
• Manage software version deployments, upgrades, and patching activities.
• Determine application-specific firewall and network needs.
• Provide hands-on support for data center migration efforts.
• Administer interfaces and APIs, including setup and ongoing support.
• Serve as the main technical resource for break/fix issues to sustain high availability.
• Support application code releases across pre-production and production environments.
• Assist with application requirements tied to organizational transformation initiatives.
• Lead implementation of STIGs and SRGs and produce related artifacts.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified via routine scanning.

Skills

Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship

Seven years experience

Commute to Fort Belvoir

Onsite role

Education

BS/BA or four years of related experience in lieu of degree

8140-certified professionals (Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP or higher)

GICSP and CompTIA Security+ (preferred)

Job description

Requirements

• We are looking for at least seven years of relevant experience.
• We require a BS or BA, or four additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• An active Secret clearance is required, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• We need an 8140-certified professional, with examples including Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or a higher-level certification.
• Preferred certifications include GICSP and CompTIA Security+.
• The role requires the ability to commute to Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
• The position is onsite.

Responsibilities

• We will rely on you as the primary technical support lead for one or more core applications.
• You will install, configure, maintain, and support all software products used by the applications we support.
• You will manage software version deployments, upgrades, and patching activities.
• You will determine application-specific firewall and network needs.
• You will provide hands-on support for data center migration efforts.
• You will administer interfaces and APIs, including setup and ongoing support.
• You will serve as the main technical resource for break/fix issues to help sustain high availability.
• You will support application code releases across pre-production and production environments.
• You will assist with application requirements tied to organizational transformation initiatives.
• You will lead implementation of application-based STIGs and SRGs.
• You will produce the required STIG/SRG artifacts to support compliance efforts.
• You will investigate, troubleshoot, and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified through routine scanning.

Company

We are Caplock Security, and we are seeking an experienced Application Engineer to act as the primary technical support lead for one or more core applications. In this contingent hire role, employment depends on the successful award of the contract. You will work closely with server administrators and database administrators while maintaining a clear separation of duties, and you will support full application lifecycle management, release execution, security compliance, and infrastructure support across pre-production and production environments.

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $170,000 per year, along with benefits including 401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, and vision insurance.

This is an in-person position based in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.