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application security specialist.
herndon , virginia (remote)
posted april 15, 2024
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$50 - $56 per hour
contract
bachelor degree
category computer and mathematical occupations
reference1048957
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job summary:
Our Client is seeking a highly motivated Application Security Specialist that will play a crucial role in safeguarding our applications against potential security threats and vulnerabilities. You will work closely with our development teams to implement robust security measures, adhere to industry best practices, and comply with regulatory standards. This position is 100% remote.
Qualifications:
Must be a United States Citizen
4+ years of experience architecting, building, deploying and maintaining web applications
Experienced programming skills in Kotlin or other JVM-based languages
Proven experience in application security, with an understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors
Knowledgeable of authentication protocols (e.g., SAML 2.0, OAuth, OpenID Connect), access control models, and encryption algorithms.
Experienced with relational databases using SQL
Experience with RESTful API design and development
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment
Expereinced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members at all levels
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent work or military experience
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Any experience with FedRamp controls implementation for cloud platforms would be a plus
Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nessus) and vulnerability management platforms.
location: HERNDON, VA, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 56 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Collaborate with software engineering team to implement security safeguards, controls and policies based on requirements laid out by FedRAMP and SOC2.
Assist with the remediation of security audit findings from our 3rd party vendors
Identify security gaps and vulnerabilities within our application and develop remediation plans to address them
Perform regular penetration testing and code reviews to proactively identify and address security risks, such as those outlined by OWASP guidelines
Design and implement secure authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication and single sign-on solutions
Implement robust data encryption techniques to protect sensitive information at rest and in transit in alignment with requirements laid out by FedRAMP and FIPS
Implement secure session management techniques to prevent session hijacking and fixation attacks
qualifications:
Experience level: Experienced
Minimum 4 years of experience
Education: Bachelors
skills:
Kotlin
SOC (4 years of experience is required)
CI/CD (4 years of experience is required)
AWS (4 years of experience is required)
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