Security Engineer - Software 3

Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote in either Tysons Corner, VA or Rockville, MD

Our client seeks a senior application security engineer to plan, coordinate, and implement application security practices across the software development life cycle. The role will involve vulnerability evaluation, tool selection, solution implementation, secure code review, and support for remediation. The engineer will collaborate with development and DevSecOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and will prepare documentation, training, and guidance aligned to industry standards.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

JN -062026-107468

• Perform application security assessments and manual penetration testing using tools such as Burp Suite and proxy tools.
• Triage SAST, DAST, and IAST results to identify, prioritize, and support remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines to support DevSecOps initiatives.
• Maintain documentation of findings, remediation plans, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and interpret security policies and procedures and participate in compliance efforts.
• Develop and deliver security awareness and technology training.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies.
• Leverage GenAI technologies to scale reviews and automate code analysis.
• Evaluate security tooling and capabilities including SAST, DAST, IaC, and secrets detection tools.
• Stay current with emerging threats and countermeasures.
• Train and explain common security issues to raise awareness among developers and assurance engineers.
• Perform AWS configuration reviews.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and application security.
• Familiarity with SAST, DAST, and IAST tools.
• Understanding of AWS.
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top issues and remediation guidelines.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, preferably Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge across security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Software development background is a plus.
• Experience implementing security solutions consistently.
• Experience with infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing.
• Certifications such as GWAPT, OSWE, or Burp Suite Certified Practitioner are beneficial.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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