Security Architect

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Contract Independent
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Skills

  • Apache HTTP Server
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Client/server
  • Business Process Management
  • Cloud Security
  • Cloud Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Amazon Web Services
  • CompTIA
  • Collaboration

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About US

At Texnere, we are committed to helping businesses find the right talent, at the right time, through the right approach. Our 360° talent solutions seamlessly integrate flexible hiring models—Flexible Staffing, Team Leasing, Synergizing Agenting AI, and Managed Services—with deep industry expertise across IT, BPM, Sales & Marketing, and more. We understand that every organization is unique, operating within specific sectors and organizational ‘vectors’ that present distinct challenges and opportunities. Whether you''re a healthcare startup looking to innovate or a global captive center (GCC) in the tech space, Texnere provides specialized talent solutions tailored to your precise needs.

About the Role:
Virginia Tax seeks an Application Security Engineer (ASE) with 5+ years of experience to embed security across the SDLC. The ASE will partner with application teams to ensure secure design, development, testing, and deployment, while supporting compliance, vulnerability remediation, and secure coding practices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide security guidance, training, and best practices to development/operations teams.
  • Evaluate software architecture/design for risks; enforce secure coding standards.
  • Review source code for vulnerabilities; recommend remediation.
  • Secure modern architectures (cloud, APIs, microservices, client–server).
  • Identify/address OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
  • Support vulnerability remediation, patch management, and continuous improvement.
  • Use security testing tools (SAST, DAST, IAST) and platforms (Veracode, Jenkins, Splunk, Rapid7, Tenable).
  • Interpret SIEM findings (Splunk) and apply security controls/frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance (NIST 800‑53, IRS Pub 1075, PCI‑DSS).
  • Implement/evaluate AWS cloud security controls.
  • Create/review System Security Plans (SSPs).
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security into workflows.
  • Communicate risks, impacts, and recommendations clearly to technical/non‑technical audiences.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years in application security.
  • 2+ years in network/firewall or AWS Security Groups.
  • 4+ years with log collection, vulnerability scans/remediation, or privileged access management.
  • 4+ years with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR tools.
  • Strong knowledge of security concepts, protocols, and threat vectors.
  • Tools: Splunk, Rapid7 InsightVM, Tenable, CyberArk, Jenkins, Veracode.
  • OS: Linux & Windows (baseline hardening).
  • Web servers: IIS, Apache.
  • Scripting: SQL, PowerShell, Bash.
  • Firewall configuration and troubleshooting.
Certifications Required:
  • CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional). (One Certification Among these)
  • AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) or AWS Security Specialty. (One Certification Among these)
  • CompTIA PenTest+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA). (One Certification Among these)
 
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  • Dice Id: 91172187
  • Position Id: 8905314
  • Posted 9 hours ago

Company Info

About Texnere Americas Inc

At Texnere, we are committed to helping businesses find the right talent, at the right time, through the right approach. Our 360° talent solutions seamlessly integrate flexible hiring models—Flexible Staffing, Team Leasing, Synergizing Agenting AI, and Managed Services—with deep industry expertise across IT, BPM, Sales & Marketing, and more.

We understand that every organization is unique, operating within specific sectors and organizational ‘vectors’ that present distinct challenges and opportunities. Whether you're a healthcare startup looking to innovate or a global captive center (GCC) in the tech space, Texnere provides specialized talent solutions tailored to your precise needs.

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