about 5 hours ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Identify, analyze, and remediate web application vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.
- Support vulnerability management activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Integrate security controls into web applications and APIs using secure-by-design principles.
- Support implementation of secure communication protocols and data protection mechanisms.
- Analyze web server and application logs to identify anomalies and indicators of compromise.
- Support incident response activities related to web application security events.
- Develop automation scripts to improve threat detection and compliance reporting.
- Maintain documentation related to security findings and operational procedures.
- Support compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Participate in audits, risk assessments, and security reviews.
- Collaborate with teams to improve application security posture.
- Support implementation of DevSecOps practices throughout CI/CD pipelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Application Security or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting secure software development and vulnerability remediation.
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and web application security best practices.
- Experience with modern web technologies such as .NET, C#, HTML5, and JavaScript.
- Experience performing log analysis and security monitoring.
- Experience deploying and maintaining Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
- Familiarity with security testing tools like SIEM and IDS/IPS.
- Ability to perform risk assessments and provide remediation recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to complete a government background investigation.
- Current security certification(s) such as CSSLP, OSCP, or equivalent.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage.
- Flexible PTO and federal holidays off.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Wellness stipends and a culture that values hard work and adaptability.