Senior Application Security Engineer

Company: Kforce Technology Staffing
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 15, 2019

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in search of a Senior Application Security Engineer in Saint Louis, Missouri (MO).Primary duties and responsibilities:* Work with client personnel to enhance the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by adding security to remove vulnerabilities and protect business logic; Establish a security program for the SDLC, capture the current application architecture, lead the overall application review process, identify application vulnerabilities, propose architectural changes, design, coordinate, and implement these changes at procedural and technological levels* Develop and drive the standards, development processes, systems architecture, and design patterns to support Cloud Technologies (AWS & Azure) and business solutions* Perform detailed Quality Assurance (QA) review of web-based applications, identify and validate application vulnerabilities, and perform actual remediation at architectural and source code levels* Security Risk Assessments - Evaluates system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trendsREQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor of Computer Information Systems, Business Administration or technology-related field, or equivalent work experience in Information or Application Security* At least one security related certification, such as CISSP, GIAC, or OSCP strongly preferred* Minimum 5+ years of experience in Information Security with an emphasis on application security* Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google) is required* Experience with tools such as Fortify, AppScan, WebInspect, Burp, ZAP* Experience designing, configuring, implementing and leveraging cloud services models such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS for system security* Demonstrated experience in investigating security issues related to web application exploits, credential stealing and authentication-based exploits* Hands-on technical proficiency with Burp Suite, Metasploit and Kali Linux highly preferred* In-depth knowledge of web application architecture, API development, and MVS frameworks required* Proven ability to manage priorities & deadlines and to work independently in a highly dynamic and diverse environment with multiple concurrent projects happening simultaneously* Demonstrated ability to facilitate automation and integration through scripting in PowerShell, Python, Perl, highly preferredKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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