Senior Application Security Architect

Agile5 Technologies, Inc.; Fairmont (WV); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile5 Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Application Security Architect to design secure application architectures and integrate security protocols into development processes. The role requires extensive experience in application security, mentoring developers, and ensuring compliance with security standards like NIST and OWASP. This full-time role in Fairmont, WV, offers a dynamic environment focused on growth and balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or 6 years with a Master’s degree.
• CISSP certification required; Cloud Certification preferred.
• Top Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure application architectures.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Application Security

Secure Coding

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Assessment

CI/CD Integration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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About Agile5: Agile5 Technologies, Inc., is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Information Technology (IT) services firm specializing in enterprise software systems. We prioritize employee growth and work/life balance. We have an immediate, full-time need for a skilled, energetic, and driven Senior Application Security Architect.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Security Architect responsible for designing and implementing secure application architectures within an enterprise environment. This includes cross-platform technologies, integrating security into CI/CD systems, ensuring compliance with standards like NIST and OWASP, and leveraging experience in REST, Python, Perl, JAVA, and PowerShell. The role involves defining and enforcing the organization’s secure application development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

1. Design and implement secure application architectures across various enterprise environments and technologies.
2. Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, automating testing and analysis.
3. Conduct security architecture reviews and identify vulnerabilities.
4. Provide security guidance throughout the SDLC.
5. Perform threat modeling and prioritize security efforts.
6. Define security requirements for applications and APIs, ensuring compliance with standards.
7. Review code for vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance.
8. Utilize application security testing tools to automate vulnerability detection.
9. Collaborate with infrastructure teams for secure deployment.
10. Develop secure coding guidelines and evaluate new security tools.
11. Stay updated on security threats and mitigation techniques.
12. Mentor developers on secure coding practices.
13. Document security architectures, designs, and standards.
14. Participate in security incident response related to applications.

Requirements

• Top Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• CISSP certification; Cloud Certification preferred.
• Experience with AWS and Azure.
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience or 6 years with a Master’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (CWAPT) or CASS required.
• Reliable Internet access.

Additional Details

• Location: Fairmont, WV
• Status: Full time
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday
• Travel: 10%, remote

This job description is subject to change. We are an equal-opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.