A reputable cybersecurity firm in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Security Application Engineer to support government-related cybersecurity services. The position requires strong communication skills, extensive experience in application security, and knowledge of secure coding standards. Candidates must have at least ten years' experience in the industry along with relevant certifications. This full-time role prioritizes individuals with a public trust clearance and focuses on safeguarding systems through robust CI/CD practices and vulnerability management.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology.
Minimum of 5 years in vulnerability management and application security.
CISSP, OSCP, or DevSecOps related certification held.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement DevSecOps strategies for secure CI/CD pipelines.
Review source code for vulnerabilities and perform security assessments.
Establish secure coding standards and best practices.
Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
GitLab CI/CD pipeline experience
Strong analytical skills
Experience in vulnerability management
Application security and software development skills
Knowledge of security frameworks (OWASP, NIST)
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure
Managing incident handling
Education
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or information technology
Tools
SAST
DAST
IAST
SCA
CICD security tools
Job description
A reputable cybersecurity firm in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Security Application Engineer to support government-related cybersecurity services. The position requires strong communication skills, extensive experience in application security, and knowledge of secure coding standards. Candidates must have at least ten years' experience in the industry along with relevant certifications. This full-time role prioritizes individuals with a public trust clearance and focuses on safeguarding systems through robust CI/CD practices and vulnerability management.