GuidePoint Security
Application Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in VA, MD, PA, NC, D
GuidePoint Security, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Overview
Application Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in VA, MD, PA, NC, DE, NJ, or DC)
Qualifications
Proficiency with the implementation, operationalization, and troubleshooting of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, CodeQL, Checkmarx, Veracode, etc.
Understanding of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools and processes (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab Runners, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.).
Experience in software engineering, ideally full stack software development, including modern technologies and application architectures.
Strong scripting and automation experience using one or more programming languages.
Solid working knowledge of application security fundamentals including the OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and implementing secure coding practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Experience writing or adapting custom SAST rules (Semgrep or CodeQL).
Familiarity with additional Application Security tools (e.g. Interactive (IAST), Dynamic (DAST) and API security, SCA, etc.).
Familiarity with API Security tools (e.g., NoName, Traceable, Salt, Cequence).
Practical hands-on experience validating vulnerabilities and proficiency with Burp Suite.
Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience triaging and remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools.
Understanding of automated security testing approaches and tools.
Experience in building and operating security tools within CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with proactive integration of security into the development process.
Past experience as an application security practitioner or software engineer.
Educational & Professional Credentials
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
3-5 years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry
Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Why GuidePoint? GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services to help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The company focuses on information security with a rapidly growing, privately-held model, serving Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.
Benefits
Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based; some travel may be required for certain positions; on-site may be required for Federal positions).
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employee premiums and 75% for family plans).
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans.
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
Mobile phone and home internet allowance.
Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months via open enrollment.
Pet Benefit Option.
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Qualifications
Proficiency with the implementation, operationalization, and troubleshooting of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, CodeQL, Checkmarx, Veracode, etc.
Understanding of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools and processes (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab Runners, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.).
Experience in software engineering, ideally full stack software development, including modern technologies and application architectures.
Strong scripting and automation experience using one or more programming languages.
Solid working knowledge of application security fundamentals including the OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and implementing secure coding practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
Experience writing or adapting custom SAST rules (Semgrep or CodeQL).
Familiarity with additional Application Security tools (e.g. Interactive (IAST), Dynamic (DAST) and API security, SCA, etc.).
Familiarity with API Security tools (e.g., NoName, Traceable, Salt, Cequence).
Practical hands-on experience validating vulnerabilities and proficiency with Burp Suite.
Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience triaging and remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools.
Understanding of automated security testing approaches and tools.
Experience in building and operating security tools within CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with proactive integration of security into the development process.
Past experience as an application security practitioner or software engineer.
Educational & Professional Credentials
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
3-5 years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry
Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
Why GuidePoint? GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services to help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The company focuses on information security with a rapidly growing, privately-held model, serving Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.
Benefits
Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based; some travel may be required for certain positions; on-site may be required for Federal positions).
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employee premiums and 75% for family plans).
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans.
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
Mobile phone and home internet allowance.
Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months via open enrollment.
Pet Benefit Option.
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