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Hirekeyz Inc

APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$60 - $80.25/hr

Application Security Engineer Location: Onsite in Fairfax, VA 3 days and in Washington, DC 2 days per week. Duration: Long Term Contract Positions Require a Secret Clearance The Application Security ...

Leidos

Application Security Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Primary Responsibilities Leidos is looking for an Application Security Engineer to support: Application Security Operations and Maintenance, Application Security Configuration Management and ...

Leidos

Application Security Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Primary Responsibilities Leidos is looking for an Application Security Engineer to support: Application Security Operations and Maintenance, Application Security Configuration Management and ...

Leidos

Application Security Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Primary Responsibilities Leidos is looking for an Application Security Engineer to support: Application Security Operations and Maintenance, Application Security Configuration Management and ...

Leidos

Application Security Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Primary Responsibilities Leidos is looking for an Application Security Engineer to support: Application Security Operations and Maintenance, Application Security Configuration Management and ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Application Security Engineer vs Junior Application Security Engineer?

AspectTrainee Application Security EngineerJunior Application Security Engineer
CertificationsEntry-level, often no certifications required or basic security certificationsSome certifications preferred, such as CompTIA Security+ or CEH
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, supervised tasks, learning phaseMore independent, handling security assessments and vulnerability testing
ResponsibilitiesAssisting in security audits, learning security tools, basic analysisConducting security scans, analyzing vulnerabilities, supporting security projects

While both roles involve security tasks, a Trainee Application Security Engineer is typically in a learning phase with supervised duties, whereas a Junior Application Security Engineer handles more independent security assessments and analysis, requiring some experience and certifications.

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APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER

Hirekeyz Inc

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$60 - $80.25/hr

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Role: Application Security Engineer 

Location: Onsite in Fairfax, VA 3 days and in Washington, DC 2 days per week.

Duration: Long Term Contract

Positions Require a Secret Clearance

Job Description:

The Application Security Engineer position supports secure application development and cybersecurity operations for Federal DoD programs. The role requires a deep expertise in application security, software development, federal cybersecurity standards, and secure architecture. Will be responsible for senior-level leadership in information security, secure SDLC integration, and compliance with federal security frameworks such as NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑37 RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific security baselines.
 
 
Primary Responsibilities: 
  • Serve as the primary application security SME for the project, ensuring compliance with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DHS, DoD, and agency-specific security requirements.
  • Guide system teams through Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps related to application security, including control implementation, evidence gathering, and POA&M mitigation.
  • Lead security architecture reviews for mission-critical systems, ensuring secure-by-design principles across federal systems and networks.
  • Integrate security into the federal SDLC by defining secure coding standards, conducting code reviews, and providing architectural input.
  • Conduct and lead advanced security testing.
  • Provide CISSP-level expertise on risk evaluation, compensating controls, and secure architecture guidance.
  • Guide enterprise risk posture by advising leadership on vulnerabilities, mitigations, and long-term remediation planning.
  • Ensure secure configurations of cloud resources within AWS GovCloud FedRAMP environments.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.
 
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • 10 years in application development and IT security
  • Experience performing risk assessments for Federal systems in AWS GovCloud
  • Experience supporting FedRAMP High/Moderate systems
  • Knowledge in Java, Python, HTML, SQL, CSS and cloud computing
  • Excellent communication and management skills.
 
Certifications Required:
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security +