Application Security Consultant

DirectDefense • Englewood, CO

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About The Position

Are you passionate about application security and ready to make an immediate impact in a contract role? We are seeking a motivated Application Security Consultant with experience in software development, DevOps, or software quality assurance—or a strong foundation in application security. In this role, you will assess customer applications, identify and validate vulnerabilities, leverage innovative security tools, and recommend practical remediation strategies.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in network/infrastructure security and penetration testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience, classroom project work, or internship).
• Strong understanding of application security principles and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience in performing dynamic and static code reviews.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools, specifically Burp Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security topics clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as OSCP, BSCP, OSWE, GWAPT or related offensive security certifications are a strong plus.
• Knowledge of common web application vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques.
• Understanding of cryptography, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing security concerns.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with automated and manual application testing is a significant plus.
• AWS experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in customer applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to creatively remediate identified vulnerabilities and enhance application security.
• Perform dynamic testing and static code reviews to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Utilize industry-leading tools, with a focus on application testing workspaces such as Burp Suite.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in application security, tools, and methodologies such as OWASP ASVS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level