Web Developer Security Engineer

Sprymethods; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage - Cigna - 4 Options

Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Net

(2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Net

HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Net

Dental Coverage - Cigna - PPO Base &&

Vision Coverage - Principal - VSP Cho

Paid Holidays: 11 federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 days/year

Training Benefit - annual training

401(k) - Fidelity with company match

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Job summary

Spry Methods is seeking a Web Developer Security Engineer in Washington, DC to protect mission-critical web apps and APIs by embedding security across the software development lifecycle.

You will conduct vulnerability remediation, threat modeling, and monitoring, while collaborating across federal cybersecurity programs and DevSecOps initiatives. This role requires federal experience and strong OWASP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in web application security or secure SDLC work.
• Hands-on experience in secure software development and vulnerability remediation.
• Proven experience with .NET technologies, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, REST APIs, and SQL.
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools to automate monitoring and compliance.
• Strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10, secure coding standards, Web Application Firewalls, and file integrity monitoring.
• In-depth experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks and authorization processes.
• Experience with threat modeling, resilient security architecture, cloud security, and container security.
• Ability to meet federal screening and suitability requirements prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and remediate critical vulnerabilities in web apps and APIs.
• Drive the vulnerability lifecycle through threat modeling and assessments.
• Support secure design patterns, data protection, and secure communication protocols across applications and supporting services.
• Review logs to detect anomalies and indicators of compromise.
• Implement automation scripts for threat intelligence integration and monitoring.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and security authorization activities.

Skills

Web security

.NET

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

REST APIs

SQL

Secure SDLC

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We're Looking For (Position Overview):

The Web Developer Security Engineer protects mission-critical web applications, application programming interfaces (APIs), and sensitive data by embedding security across the software development lifecycle. This role combines application security engineering, secure software development, vulnerability remediation, monitoring, and compliance support.

• Identify, analyze, and remediate critical vulnerabilities, logic flaws, insecure dependencies, and misconfigurations in web applications and APIs.
• Drive the vulnerability lifecycle through threat modeling, security assessments, and technical validation of remediation actions.
• Support secure design patterns, data protection mechanisms, and secure communication protocols across applications and supporting services.
• Review and analyze web server and application logs to detect anomalies and indicators of compromise.
• Implement automation scripts for threat intelligence integration and application security monitoring.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and security authorization activities tied to federal frameworks.

• Minimum of three years of experience in web application security, application security engineering, or secure software development lifecycle work.
• Hands-on experience in secure software development, DevSecOps automation, and vulnerability remediation.
• Proven experience with .NET technologies, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, representational state transfer (REST) APIs, and structured query language (SQL).
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools and scripting languages to automate monitoring and compliance efforts.
• Strong understanding of the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10, secure coding standards, web application firewalls (WAFs), file integrity monitoring, and security testing tools.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and provide remediation guidance for core systems and dependencies.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to meet federal screening and suitability requirements prior to start.
• Current security certifications maintained for a minimum of five years:
  • Specialized AppSec:
    • Certified Secure Software Lifecyle Professional (CSSLP)
    • GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)
    • EC-Council Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE)
  • Offensive Security:
    • OffSec Web Expert (OSWE)
    • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Foundational Security:
    • Security+
    • GSEC
• In-depth experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks and authorization processes.
• Experience with threat modeling, resilient security architecture, cloud security, and container security.

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits)

• Medical Coverage - Cigna - 4 Options
• Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
• Dental Coverage - Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
• Vision Coverage - Principal - VSP Choice Network
• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
• Training Benefit - Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
• 401(k) - Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match
• For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

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