Application Security Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Job summary
Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking an Application Security Analyst to safeguard internal and client-facing applications. You will manage vulnerabilities, leverage SAST, and perform web app scanning to identify weaknesses, enabling secure coding practices across teams.
As part of Enterprise Cybersecurity, you will collaborate with developers to embed security into the SDLC, stay current on threats, and deliver metrics to leadership. U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications
- 4+ years in application security, including vulnerability assessment and remediation.
- Experience with SAST, secret scanning, and open-source library vulnerability scanning tools.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and common application vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supporting teams, and management.
- Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.
Responsibilities
- Identify and remediate code-level vulnerabilities using SAST.
- Perform web application scanning to detect weaknesses in internal and client-facing apps.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the SDLC and promote secure coding practices.
- Stay current with emerging application security threats and collaborate with Cyber Fusion Center teams.
- Provide metrics and KPIs to operational teams and senior leadership as needed.
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Job description
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Support Booz Allen’s internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team by managing application security vulnerabilities. Leverage Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools to identify and remediate code-level vulnerabilities. Conduct web application scanning to detect security weaknesses in internal and client-facing applications. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and promote secure coding practices. Stay current with emerging application security threats and collaborate with other cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment to understand the impact of application vulnerabilities and possible risks to the global enterprise. Conduct direct outreach to development teams to ensure rapid remediation of critical findings. Assist the Attack Surface Management team lead with providing metrics and KPIs to other operational teams and senior leadership as needed. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
- 4+ years of experience in application security, including vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST), secret scanning, and open-source library dependency vulnerability scanning tools
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and common application vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps principles
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supporting teams, and management
- Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact
- Associate's degree and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Master's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
- Experience integrating application security tools into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Selenium testing framework, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) or Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) tools
- Experience with cloud application security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with GitHub
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
- Knowledge of container security and Kubernetes environments
- Knowledge of threat modeling and secure architecture design
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- GWAPT, CSSLP, CEH, or Security+ Certification
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Support Booz Allen’s internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team by managing application security vulnerabilities. Leverage Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools to identify and remediate code-level vulnerabilities. Conduct web application scanning to detect security weaknesses in internal and client-facing applications. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and promote secure coding practices. Stay current with emerging application security threats and collaborate with other cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment to understand the impact of application vulnerabilities and possible risks to the global enterprise. Conduct direct outreach to development teams to ensure rapid remediation of critical findings. Assist the Attack Surface Management team lead with providing metrics and KPIs to other operational teams and senior leadership as needed. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
- 4+ years of experience in application security, including vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST), secret scanning, and open-source library dependency vulnerability scanning tools
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and common application vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps principles
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supporting teams, and management
- Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact
- Associate's degree and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Master's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
- Experience integrating application security tools into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Selenium testing framework, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) or Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) tools
- Experience with cloud application security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with GitHub
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
- Knowledge of container security and Kubernetes environments
- Knowledge of threat modeling and secure architecture design
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- GWAPT, CSSLP, CEH, or Security+ Certification
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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