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Senior Application Security Architect

West Virginia Staffing, Fairmont, West Virginia, us, 26555

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Senior Application Security Architect

Agile5 Technologies, Inc., is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Information Technology (IT) services firm that specializes in the design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance of enterprise software systems. We are invested in seeing our employees grow in their careers, while maintaining a work/life balance. We have an immediate, full-time need for a skilled, energetic, and driven Senior Application Security Architect. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Application Security Architect on our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing secure application architectures within an enterprise environment, encompassing cross-platform technologies, integrating security into CI/CD systems, ensuring compliance with security standards including NIST and OWASP, and leveraging experience in REST, Python, Perl, JAVA, and PowerShell. This role will be part of a strategic application security team which is part of a larger team that is responsible for defining and enforcing the organization's secure application development lifecycle. Senior Application Security Architect Job Duties: Design and implement secure application architectures across various enterprise environments and cross-platform technologies. Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, automating security testing and code analysis processes. Conduct security architecture reviews of existing and new applications, identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Provide security guidance and best practices to development teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Perform threat modeling to identify potential attack vectors and prioritize security efforts. Define security requirements for applications and APIs, ensuring compliance with NIST, OWASP, and other relevant security standards. Review code (in languages like Python, Perl, JAVA) for security vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance. Configure and utilize application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, etc.) to automate vulnerability detection. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure secure deployment and configuration of applications. Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and best practices for developers. Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools to enhance application security. Stay up-to-date with the latest application security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques. Mentor and train developers on secure coding practices and application security principles. Document security architectures, designs, and standards. Participate in security incident response and provide guidance on application-related security issues. Security Clearance Requirements: Top Secret Clearance is required. Must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Experience Requirements: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required, Cloud Certification preferred. Experience with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), AWS and Microsoft Azure. A minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience is preferred or a Master's Degree and 6 years relevant experience. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master's degree preferred. Desired Skills / Qualifications: Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (CWAPT) or Certified Application Security Specialist (CASS) required; Ability to research and learn both independently and as part of a team; Must have reliable Internet access. Location: Fairmont, WV Status: Full time Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long durations of time. Also, must be able to continuously operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Travel Required: 10% of the time, remote. This job description is subject to change at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.