Lead Application Security Architect & Engineer

Mbi Llc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking an Application Security Architect & Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves providing security guidance, evaluating software architecture for security risks, and implementing security standards. Required qualifications include five years of application security experience and certifications like CompTIA Security+ and OSCP. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of security concepts. This position offers full-time work with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience in application security.
• Strong understanding of security concepts, network protocols, and threat vectors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide security guidance and best practices for development and operations teams.
• Evaluate software architecture for security risks and DevSecOps alignment.
• Promote secure coding standards.

Skills

Application Security

Network or Firewall/AWS Security Groups

Log collection and vulnerability management

Security tools proficiency (SIEM, IDS/IPS)

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CompTIA Security+

Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2 CC)

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

CCSP

CSSLP

Tools

Splunk

Terraform

Jenkins

Tenable

Rapid7

PowerShell

Job description

A cybersecurity firm is seeking an Application Security Architect & Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves providing security guidance, evaluating software architecture for security risks, and implementing security standards. Required qualifications include five years of application security experience and certifications like CompTIA Security+ and OSCP. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of security concepts. This position offers full-time work with a collaborative team environment.