Application Security Engineer

Griffin Global Systems; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Global Systems is looking for an application security engineer for a hybrid role based in Herndon, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in application security engineering and relevant certifications.

The position pays $160,000 per year and requires skills in various security testing platforms, as well as the ability to analyze code. This role does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in application security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, or IAST testing platforms.
• Experience with both IT and OT environments or cloud security.

Skills

Application Security Engineering

Fortify

Veracode

Tenable

Black Duck

Scripting (Python or similar)

Education

Active certification in application/cybersecurity (CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, etc.)

Job description

HYBRID ROLE 2-4 DAYS A WEEK ON-SITE IN HERNDON, VA!

NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE....NO STUDENT VISA CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE!

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience working "hands-on" in application security engineering
• Hands‑on experience with Fortify, Veracode, Tenable, Black Duck, or similar platforms
• Hands‑on experience with either SAST, DAST, SCA or IAST testing platforms.
• An active certification in application/cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar). Expired or pending certifications will be considered if willing to renew.
• Hands‑on experience with both IT and OT environments or demonstrable cloud security expertise.
• Ability to read and analyze code, with some scripting (Python or similar) a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in application development before transitioning to security.

Compensation:

$160,000 per year