SW Cyber Security Engineer (Mid Level)

Job Title: SW Cyber Security Engineer (Mid Level)
Job Location: Reston, VA
Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Interview Process: Video then onsite is required

Job Description:
Seeking a mid-level, SW application focused, Cyber Security Engineer who has strong AWS Cloud Vulnerability Management and application testing experience leveraging one or more of the following tools - Checkmarx, Contrast Security, TideLift, Burp Suite, OWASP Dependency Check, or Fortinet - within a Java / AWS Cloud Environment.

This 6 month+ contract position is Hybrid (onsite 1x per month in Reston VA) and requires an final onsite/F2F interview in Reston VA as well.

Required Skills

- Hands-on experience with application security, software development, secure SDLC, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD automation.
- Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python with focus on secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
- Deep understanding of operating systems (Linux/Windows), networking protocols, and scripting /programming languages like python.
- Experience with container security, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and cloud native workload protection.
- Familiarity with application security testing tools such as Checkmarx, Contrast Security, TideLift, Burp Suite, OWASP Dependency Check, Fortinet or similar platforms.
- Experience with vulnerability identification, triage, remediation validation, and risk-based prioritization.
- Experience working with CI/CD and source code management platforms such as Bitbucket, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or similar tools.
- Experience supporting security automation, metrics reporting, and vulnerability management integrations with tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or risk management platforms
- Hands-on experience securing cloud environments, preferably AWS.
- Professional certifications such as the Offensive Security Certified professional (OSCP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) preferred.