Application Security Engineer

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Application Security Engineer Location: 100% onsite in Bethesda, MD Clearance: US Citizenship eligible for a Public Trust NetImpact Strategies, Inc. is seeking an Application Security Engineer to support a Federal Agency. The ideal candidate will have expertise in secure software development, vulnerability assessment, and risk management in complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain application risk management procedures supporting the agency’s ISSO. Identify, analyze, and mitigate application security vulnerabilities using tools like NetSparker, AppScan, Checkmarx, and Fortify. Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding practices and prioritize vulnerability remediation throughout the SDLC. Implement enterprise-wide authentication, encryption, authorization, and access controls in applications. Conduct security training and provide technical guidance to development teams. Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging application security tools and best practices. Maintain security compliance with federal standards and document security findings clearly for diverse audiences. Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Minimum 8 years in software engineering with a focus on secure development and vulnerability management.
Proficient with security scanning and code analysis tools (., NetSparker, AppScan, Checkmarx, Fortify).
Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and SSDLC principles.
Experience securing applications in environments using Java, Python/Django, ColdFusion, PHP, and relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL).
Preferred
Previous federal IT consulting experience (preferred)
About Us
Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019 & 2020! Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet
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Bethesda

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