Application Security Engineer, Veracode SME

Summary

Join phia as an Application Security Engineer and leverage your Veracode expertise to support our federal clients. You will collaborate with development teams, conduct security assessments, and provide remediation guidance. This remote position requires U.S. citizenship and Public Trust eligibility. You will be responsible for maintaining a robust security posture for high-visibility applications and staying current with evolving security threats. phia offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

Requirements

• Veracode experience is a must
• 6+ years of Information Technology experience
• 3+ years of experience with supporting Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and IDE Plug-in environments using Veracode
• 2+ years of experience with Java, Python, .NET, or C#
• 3+ years of experience with Burp Suite
• 3+ years of experience using the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security controls to secure applications, systems, network, or infrastructure services
• Experience with Eclipse, JDeveloper, including pipeline development, or Visual Studio
• Experience with securing enterprise web applications and OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, or FedRAMP
• Knowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic website connectivity issues
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the federal client and application teams to maintain a robust security posture for high-visibility applications
• Lead proactive security discussions with development teams to integrate best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Conduct comprehensive application security assessments using dynamic and static testing methodologies
• Perform threat modeling and security requirements analysis using tools like SD Elements
• Execute in-depth application penetration testing using industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite
• Implement and leverage the latest OWASP frameworks to enhance application security
• Develop and maintain security controls to protect applications, systems, and infrastructure services
• Provide expert guidance on remediating identified security flaws and vulnerabilities
• Stay current with evolving security threats and compliance standards to ensure continuous improvement of security measures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field
• Experience with Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) tools and methodologies
• Proficiency with Selenium for automated testing
• Skill in writing bash scripts for security automation
• Hands-on experience with OWASP ZAP or Burp Proxy
• Certifications in application security or related fields (e.g., CSSLP, OSCP, GWAPT)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance to include dental and vision
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)