Application Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Application Security Engineer to embed security across the software development lifecycle, mentor teammates, and guide client engagements with advanced security expertise. You will lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and security assessments to strengthen client programs and improve risk posture.

The role requires strong knowledge of secure SDLC, cloud-native architectures, and modern security frameworks, with a focus on delivering practical security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a CS-related field and cybersecurity background.
• Extensive experience leading application security programs and client engagements.
• Proven ability to translate complex risks into executive briefings and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and security assessments for clients.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to practice development.

Skills

Secure SDLC

Threat modeling

DevSecOps

Agile/Scrum

Cloud security

API security

Vulnerability management

Executive communications

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Information Systems/Engineering

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Software Engineering/Information Assurance

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

IaC scanning

Container security

APIs security

Secrets detection

NIST/ISO security frameworks

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Number: R0249859

Application Security Engineer

The Opportunity

Integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software. Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, product security, or software engineering
• Experience implementing or assessing Secure SDLC and application security programs, leading client engagements, managing multiple priorities, and performing architecture reviews, threat modeling, or security assessments
• Experience with software supply chain security concepts, including SBOMs, dependency management, code signing, artifact integrity, and secure build pipelines
• Experience implementing or evaluating application security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, container security, API security, secrets detection, and software composition analysis
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps operating models in large-scale software development environments
• Knowledge of secure software development principles, modern application architectures, and modern software architectures, including cloud-native, microservices, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless environments
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, cryptography, API security, and cloud security
• Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, risk prioritization methodologies, and remediation workflows
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into executive-level briefings, business cases, and actionable roadmaps and communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Engineering

Nice If You Have

• Experience designing or maturing enterprise application security and product security programs
• Experience with secure development requirements for regulated industries, including healthcare, financial services, industrial control systems, automotive, aerospace, or critical infrastructure
• Experience applying industry frameworks such as OWASP SAMM, BSIMM, NIST SSDF, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, IEC 62443, and MITRE ATT&CK or ATLAS
• Experience developing technical proposals, responding to RFPs, creating Statements of Work (SOWs), and supporting business development initiatives
• Experience leading executive workshops, stakeholder interviews, and technical design sessions
• Ability to mentor junior team members, provide technical leadership, and contribute to practice development and thought leadership
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, depending on client needs
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possession of excellent facilitation skills
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or a related technical field

Compensation

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 $86,900.00 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.

Identity Statement

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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

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.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.