ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions ยท 16 hours ago
Application Security Engineer
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions is a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. They are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing application security practices across all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Conduct application security assessments, including manual penetration testing using tools such as Burp Suite and proxy-based testing tools
Analyze and triage findings from SAST, DAST, and IAST tools, prioritizing and supporting remediation of security vulnerabilities
Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines to support DevSecOps practices
Perform secure code reviews and support remediation efforts with development teams
Evaluate, implement, and optimize application security tools, including SAST, DAST, IaC, and secrets detection solutions
Leverage GenAI technologies to automate code analysis and scale application security reviews
Conduct AWS configuration and security reviews
Maintain clear documentation of security findings, remediation plans, policies, and compliance requirements
Develop and interpret application security policies, standards, and procedures
Support security compliance initiatives and audits
Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs for developers and assurance teams
Stay current with emerging application security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and application security
Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and IAST tools
Strong understanding of AWS and cloud security best practices
Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (preferably Java, Python, or JavaScript)
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab
Strong technical knowledge of security engineering, including authentication, cryptography, network and system security, and application security
Experience performing application and infrastructure vulnerability testing and auditing
Ability to effectively communicate security concepts and train engineering teams
Preferred
Software development background
Familiarity with GenAI tools for security automation
Relevant certifications such as GWAPT, OSWE, or Burp Suite Certified Practitioner
Company
ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions
ConsultNet is a talent solutions company that helps businesses solve complex challenges by integrating talent, technology, and scalable delivery models.
201-500 employees
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