Senior Application Security Engineer
Vienna, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Job Duties

* Responsible for developing secure coding guidelines and best practice documentation for custom developed applications as well as ensuring the guidelines are followed.
* Conduct assessments using COTS and other tools to ensure coding practices are followed and effective as well as identify risks.
* Produce and update secure coding guidelines and related documentation
* Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding best practices are followed
* Collaborate with development teams to support remediation of software vulnerabilities
* Provide coding guidance to ensure best practices are continually followed and issues addressed.
* Conduct assessments of custom applications and related code to identify risks
* Perform general security policy development/maintenance and audit compliance support

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

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* Bachelor's degree is required


* US Citizen is required


* Ability to obtain Public Trust prior to start date is required


* 5+ years of direct experience supporting secure coding practices.


* Hands-on experience with application security scan tools such as IBM AppScan, HP Fortify, HP WebInspect, WhiteHat Security, or AppDetectivePro


* Experience with open source Pen Testing software, such as Kali or Burp Suite


* Familiarity with Asp.net, C#, VB.net, Java/J2EE, CF, or C++


* Demonstrated understanding of web application and database security


* Strong technical background in software security design/implementation and data protection


* Strong communication, interpersonal, consulting style skills to interface with staff, developers, and customer


* Knowledge of software/application hardening OR input validation testing OR SQL injection testing is preferred



Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability