Application Security Engineer

Applied Research Associates - Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Application Security Engineer at Applied Research Associates, Inc. is responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks in software applications developed in-house. This role involves consulting with developers and product managers to establish application security standards and practices, ensuring the security of software through various assessments and integrations of security tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop security training and guidance for internal and external development teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise on architecture, authentication, encryption, and systems security for in-house software applications.
• Create and maintain artifacts in a protected repository as the sole source of truth.
• Assess security tools and integrate them as needed, particularly open-source tools.
• Assist with assessment activities to improve technology in use.
• Proactively identify and reduce security risks in supported software applications.
• Find and remove outdated and vulnerable code and libraries.
• Consult with developers and product managers to analyze and propose application security standards and methods.
• Handle communications with independent vulnerability researchers and design mitigation strategies for reported vulnerabilities.
• Educate developers on secure coding practices.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of related experience in application security.
• Ability to obtain Security + certification within 6 months of employment.
• Familiarity with common security libraries, RMF security controls, and vulnerability assessments for C++ applications.
• Experience with Atlassian tools and CI/CD pipeline integration of security assessment and remediation measures.
• Heavy experience with SAST, DAST, OSA, and secure software supply chain.

Nice-to-haves

• Inquisitive nature for discovery of root cause.
• Proactive attitude towards challenges and technology.
• Drive and passion for technology and capabilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 401-K Retirement (both Traditional and Roth) with employer matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid leave and holidays