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Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer Location: Remote Clearance: Public Trust (Clearable)Employment Type: Full-timeSalary: 130k-140kCompany Description:Big Impact Tech (BIT) is a Small Business providing IT and business management consulting to federal and commercial clients. We deliver mission-focused solutions in data, cloud, cybersecurity, and program management.Role Overview:The Application Security Engineer will support the secure development and testing of applications by leveraging specialized tools, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. This role involves hands-on work with application security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST), vulnerability management, secure coding practices, and collaboration with development teams to protect enterprise web applications in a federal environment. Responsibilities:Support Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and IDE Plug-in environments using Veracode and Burp Suite.Design and implement enterprise-wide security controls to secure applications, systems, networks, or infrastructure services.Secure enterprise web applications, with a focus on mitigating OWASP Top 10 risks, CVSS scoring, CWE, WASC, and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities.Integrate security practices into development workflows using IDEs such as Eclipse, JDeveloper (including pipeline development), or Visual Studio.Perform application security testing and automation using tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Proxy, Selenium, and Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) capabilities.Write and maintain bash scripts to support security automation, testing, and troubleshooting tasks.Participate in vulnerability discovery, triage, and remediation processes, including crowdsourced security programs via platforms like HackerOne.Work in Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating file systems and troubleshooting basic website connectivity and security issues.Ensure applications and security practices align with federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, or FedRAMP. Qualifications:6+ years of Information Technology experience3+ years of experience with supporting Static Application Security Testing (SAST)Experience with Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) capabilities and toolsExperience with HackerOneExperience with SeleniumExperience with writing bash scriptsExperience with OWASP ZAP or Burp ProxyAbility to obtain security clearanceHS diploma or GED Additional Required Experience:3+ years of experience with supporting Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and IDE Plug-in environments using Veracode and Burp Suite2+ years of experience with Java, Python, .NET, or C#3+ years of experience using the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security controls to secure applications, systems, network, or infrastructure servicesExperience with Eclipse, JDeveloper, including pipeline development, or Visual StudioExperience with securing enterprise web applications and OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, or FedRAMPKnowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic website connectivity issues