Lead Application Security Engineer

Overview

Remote
$120,000 - $150,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

CI/CD
AWS
Application security
Jenkins

Job Details

Do you have experience with static code analysis tools and modern CI/CD pipelines? We re looking for a Lead Application Security Engineer to help our client build their Application Security program. This new and exciting role will allow you to lead the design and implementation effort before pivoting to operations and continuous advancement.

The Lead Application Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating our client s SAST product, with a SaaS tool being the foundation for the product. The successful candidate will have prior experience operating SAST tools, with preference given for Veracode SaaS experience. This role involves owning the design and leading the engineering of the product. That requires excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills. Our client s environment is fast-paced. Regular video conferencing, email, and chat are required during core business hours. The AppSec program is in its infancy and will be rolled out enterprise-wide. Integration needs to take place with 60+ FISMA systems of varying sizes.

Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the in the Washington DC area TEN years in a row! If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.

Required Experience:

  • 5+ years of IT experience:
    • SAST and SCA (Software Composition Experience) tool experience
    • Developing design documentation
    • Software development and code interpretation
    • Supporting code scanning as part of software delivery lifecycles, including modern CI/CD pipelines
    • Troubleshooting code-related issues
    • Triages vulnerabilities in code if a customer team is stuck
    • Identify ways to remediate the code and recommend those to the customer
    • Training SAST tool users on correct usage of the tool
    • Knowledge and experience with software provenance and code signing
    • The use of quality gates
  • 2+ years of AWS experience. The successful candidate will have experience working with Amazon Web Services, either deploying or accessing AWS services and applications that run in AWS. This experience must have included significant AWS API automation.
  • 2+ years of Jenkins (or similar CI/CD) experience: Advanced-level Jenkins experience (building/maintaining pipelines). Solid understanding of CI/CD processes, with proven experience building and automating jobs.
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical field, or at least 8 years of IT experience and no degree requirement
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Responsibilities:

  • Design of our client s Application Security program, including tool deployment and configuration
  • Development of all Application Security program-related documentation, including diagrams and documents
  • CONOPS development
  • Developing roadshow slide decks
  • Developing compliance documentation for the system along with the PO
  • Technical liaison between the product team and the consumers
  • Presentations to technical customer teams and our client s leadership
  • Integration of SAST tooling into customer deployment pipelines
  • Troubleshooting of SAST tool-related issues
  • Troubleshooting code-related issues and recommending solutions in code for our client

 

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

 

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees

Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents

100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees

100% Paid Certifications

401K Matching up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time On 40 hours to pursue innovation

Valiant University Online Education and Training Portal

Wellness & Fitness Program

Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking

FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking

Referral Bonuses

 

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