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Application Security Engineer
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Full‑time position.
Veterans Encouraged to Apply Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission‑focused mindset are valued here.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform application security testing and recommend improvements, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), penetration testing, and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
Apply creativity & resourcefulness to proactively assess application, network, and container security using tools such as Nmap, Netcat, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nikto, SQLMap, container security scanners (e.g., Trivy, Clair), and vulnerability scanners (OpenVAS/Nessus), identifying improvements and additions to security defenses.
Implement secure software development practices by integrating tools across the pipeline, including repository and issue management (GitLab), source control (Git, SourceTree), static and open‑source security analysis (Coverity, Black Duck, CodeSight), secrets management, and modern development environments (VS Code, Visual Studio).
Collaborate with software development teams to customize pipeline configurations, including build pass/fail criteria, triggers, open‑source dependency vulnerability notifications, and build reports.
Develop and provide security‑related tools to developers for use within integrated development environments (IDEs).
Adapt to a variety of technology environments, including C#, .NET, MAUI Blazor, JavaScript, Python, Vue, Linux, and Windows.
Create repeatable processes that minimize or eliminate manual input.
Proficient in Python and command‑line scripting.
Hold a DevOps or DevSecOps certification.
Hold one or more software security certifications, including (in alphabetical order): CASP+, CEH, CISSP, OSCP, Security+.
Apply DISA STIGs and OWASP Secure Coding Practices to guide secure software development and system configuration.
Qualifications
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance if required.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of study.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
Company‑Paid Life and AD&DD
Company‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
Legal & ID Shield Services
401(k) with Company Match
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
Why Detroit Defense At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission‑critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end‑to‑end lifecycle support.
Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile, we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government. Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi‑domain cross‑platform system‑of‑systems integration results in fielded capabilities for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to empower those that protect us.
Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.
Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Application Security Engineer
role at
Ricardo .
Full‑time position.
Veterans Encouraged to Apply Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission‑focused mindset are valued here.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform application security testing and recommend improvements, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), penetration testing, and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
Apply creativity & resourcefulness to proactively assess application, network, and container security using tools such as Nmap, Netcat, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nikto, SQLMap, container security scanners (e.g., Trivy, Clair), and vulnerability scanners (OpenVAS/Nessus), identifying improvements and additions to security defenses.
Implement secure software development practices by integrating tools across the pipeline, including repository and issue management (GitLab), source control (Git, SourceTree), static and open‑source security analysis (Coverity, Black Duck, CodeSight), secrets management, and modern development environments (VS Code, Visual Studio).
Collaborate with software development teams to customize pipeline configurations, including build pass/fail criteria, triggers, open‑source dependency vulnerability notifications, and build reports.
Develop and provide security‑related tools to developers for use within integrated development environments (IDEs).
Adapt to a variety of technology environments, including C#, .NET, MAUI Blazor, JavaScript, Python, Vue, Linux, and Windows.
Create repeatable processes that minimize or eliminate manual input.
Proficient in Python and command‑line scripting.
Hold a DevOps or DevSecOps certification.
Hold one or more software security certifications, including (in alphabetical order): CASP+, CEH, CISSP, OSCP, Security+.
Apply DISA STIGs and OWASP Secure Coding Practices to guide secure software development and system configuration.
Qualifications
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance if required.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of study.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
Company‑Paid Life and AD&DD
Company‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
Legal & ID Shield Services
401(k) with Company Match
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
Why Detroit Defense At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission‑critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end‑to‑end lifecycle support.
Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile, we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government. Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi‑domain cross‑platform system‑of‑systems integration results in fielded capabilities for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to empower those that protect us.
Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.
Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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