Application Security Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

19h

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 work with other cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment to understand the impact and risks of application vulnerabilities across the global enterprise. Contact development teams directly to help ensure 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 work performed within the facility. The position’s projected annualized compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000 USD. Compensation depends on factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The posting closes within 90 days of its posting date. Booz Allen describes benefits that include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs, while individuals below that threshold are eligible only for select offerings, excluding health benefits. The hiring process includes identity verification using biometrics and artificial intelligence. Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. The use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted. Virtual employees are generally expected to have cameras on during meetings. Remote roles may require occasional in-person work at Booz Allen or customer facilities; hybrid roles require facility work in line with leadership expectations and role needs; onsite roles are primarily performed full-time at a customer facility.

Requirements

At least 4 years of application security experience, 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 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.
One of the following education and experience combinations: an associate degree and at least 7 years of experience supporting IT projects and activities; a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years; a master's degree and at least 3 years; or at least 10 years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship is required.

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 scanning 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.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center environment to assess application vulnerability impacts and risks to 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.