Application Security Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

2h•$86,800 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Support Booz Allen’s internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team by managing application security vulnerabilities. Use Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools to identify and remediate code-level vulnerabilities, and conduct web application scanning to detect security weaknesses in internal and client-facing applications. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and promote secure coding practices. Stay current with emerging application security threats and collaborate with cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment to understand the impact and risks of application vulnerabilities across the global enterprise. Conduct direct outreach to development teams to support rapid remediation of critical findings. Assist the Attack Surface Management team lead with providing metrics and KPIs to operational teams and senior leadership as needed. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed within the facility. This is a hybrid position based in McLean, Virginia.

Requirements

4 or more years of experience in application security, including vulnerability assessment and remediation.
Experience with SAST, secret-scanning, and open-source library dependency vulnerability-scanning tools.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and common application vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10.
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps principles.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supporting teams, and management.
Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.
An associate degree and 7 or more years of experience supporting IT projects and activities; a bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years; a master’s degree and 3 or more years; or 10 or more years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating application security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with the Selenium testing framework, DAST, or IAST tools.
Experience with cloud application security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with GitHub.
Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
Knowledge of container security and Kubernetes environments.
Knowledge of threat modeling and secure architecture design.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
GWAPT, CSSLP, CEH, or Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

Manage application security vulnerabilities for Booz Allen’s internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team.
Use SAST tools to identify and remediate code-level vulnerabilities.
Conduct web application scans to detect security weaknesses in internal and client-facing applications.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the SDLC and promote secure coding practices.
Stay current with emerging application security threats and collaborate with cybersecurity teams in a CFC environment to assess vulnerability impact and enterprise risk.
Contact development teams directly to support rapid remediation of critical findings.
Assist the Attack Surface Management team lead with providing metrics and KPIs to operational teams and senior leadership.