Lead Application Security Specialist

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Editech Staffing Full time
Job Description

Editech Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Application Security Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for cybersecurity, a deep understanding of application security, and the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security of our applications and guiding our security testing and vulnerability triage. As a lead, you will oversee a comprehensive security assessment of a cloud-native, microservices-based architecture.

Your focus will be on web and mobile applications, cloud security testing, adversary emulation, and continuous security posture improvement. You will mentor junior team members and lead the development of security strategies and best practices.

You will leverage your expertise in application security, utilizing tools such as SAST (Static Application Security Testing), DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), and SCA (Software Composition Analysis) to perform both static and dynamic source code reviews.

Additionally, you will employ threat modeling and threat actor attack pathing to continually validate the effectiveness of the customers security controls.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of penetration testers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality security assessments.
  • Conduct and oversee thorough security testing of developer operations and mobile applications.
  • Perform and supervise in-depth source code reviews to identify security flaws or weaknesses.
  • Execute and oversee detailed assessments, compile findings into reports, and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement security testing strategies and best practices to enhance the organizations security posture.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent job experience.
  • Professional certifications such as GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or similar.
  • 5-7 years of experience in application security testing and source code review with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages and understanding of secure coding practices.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for identifying vulnerabilities.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans covering medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching: Company matches contributions to the 401(k) retirement plan up to a certain percentage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Including vacation days, sick leave, and holidays to help you recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Access to professional development programs, workshops, and certifications.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for further education and courses related to the job.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: Clear career progression paths and opportunities for promotion.

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