Application Security Analyst

Apex Systems

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Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $125,000
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IT - Security
Radford, VA (On-Site/Office)

Position Location: Radford, VA

Position Requirements:
The Application Security Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and identifying security risks in our software scans provided by customers. This role involves conducting security assessments, analyzing code for vulnerabilities, and collaborating with development teams to recommend effective security measures. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing our application security practices and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. This candidate will be collaborating directly with CRM's, Customers and Customer System Integrator's to communicate open vulnerabilities and understand any false positives reported by customers.
Proven experience in application security, including vulnerability assessments and code reviews.
Perform regular security assessments of applications through code reviews and vulnerability assessments.
Analyze and interpret security scan results, identifying vulnerabilities, security risks, and validating reported false positives.
Analyze and interpret security scan results, identifying and reporting vulnerabilities for remediation.
Collaborate with development teams to implement secure coding practices and provide guidance on addressing security findings.
Monitor and respond to security incidents related to applications.
Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and mitigate security breaches.
Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
Contribute to the development and improvement of application security policies and procedures.
Ensure that applications comply with relevant security standards and regulations.
Keep abreast of changes in security regulations and update security measures accordingly.
Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
Contribute to the development and improvement of application security policies and procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in application security or a similar role.
Experience with SAST (Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube…) and DAST (WebInspect, Burp Suite….) tools
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, or others.
Knowledge of web application security principles and common vulnerabilities.
Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
Understanding of secure coding practices and the OWASP Top 10.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
DESIRED SKILLS
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar.
Knowledge of cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ruby, etc.).
Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients.  Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the commercial segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.

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