ABSC has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI-cleared Application Security Engineer supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) under our 10-year DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the security posture of our software development lifecycle. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong cross- functional collaboration in areas such as, but not limited to, development, production, and quality assurance (QA) in a dynamic, secure, fast-paced environment. Have impact as part of a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. If you are ready to join ABSC in enabling DIA’s NMEC to provide critical and unique capabilities to the Intelligence Community, apply today!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• As an integral member of the team, you will work closely with other infrastructure, network engineers, and system engineers on the following key tasks:
  • Integrate security best practices into the software development life cycle (SDLC) and ensure security is embedded from design to deployment.
  • Utilize Microfocus Fortify and other SAST tools to analyze source code for vulnerabilities.
  • Work closely with development teams to remediate identified security issues.
  • Implement and manage Black Duck SCA tools from Synopsys to identify and manage open-source component risks.
  • Provide guidance on secure usage of third-party libraries and components.
  • Conduct security assessments using Microfocus WebInspect and other DAST tools.
  • Collaborate with development teams to address and remediate dynamic security findings.
  • Implement and manage container security tools, with a focus on Anchore, to ensure secure container deployments.
  • Provide recommendations for secure container orchestration.
  • Work on ensuring systems and applications comply with Security Technical Implementation Guide

Experience and education required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field and 3+ years of prior experience in application security with a focus on SAST, SCA, DAST or Master’s with 1-2 years of prior experience in application security with a focus on SAST, SCA, DAST
• Must possess TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience in system integrations testing through a full system development life cycle, including implementing test plans, test cases and test processes.
• Strong experience with Microfocus Fortify, Black Duck, Microfocus WebInspect, Anchore, or similar products.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and integration into SDLC
• Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards
• Strong programming/scripting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Working in an Agile project management environment
• Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work on their own.

Desired experience for this role:

• Knowledge of Atlassian software such as JIRA, JIRA Service Desk, and Confluence
• Experience with data engineering tools such as Kubernetes/Rancher, Cloudera
• Experience with Configuration Management and IaC tools such as Salt or Ansible
• Experience with scripting languages, CI/CD tools, Elasticsearch, or Gitlab
• Experience working in an air-gapped environments
• Experience working in large computing environments (> 1,000 end-points)

On-site Amenities:

• Available parking
• Accessible from MD, VA, or DC
• Metro-accessible shuttle service
• Wide open campus
• Gym on site
• Restaurants within walking distance

Who we are:

Since 2001, Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) has delivered professional services and technology-enabled solutions to federal, defense, and intelligence customers through a mission-first ethos resulting in agile, innovative, and technology-advancing capabilities.

ABSC’s employees – including software developers, multi-disciplined intelligence analysts, technology protection engineers, program support personnel, and specialists in cloud, data science, AI/ML, and cyber – diligently support their customers, address their challenges, and stay ahead of technological or operational impacts to the mission.

ABSC stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• 4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Matching
• Tuition Assistance Program – Have Student Loans? Let us help!
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance
• Career Development –5,250 USD Annually Towards Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off – Spend time directly supporting a charity of your choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches (set amount) an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Paid Parental Leave –Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• Performance Bonus

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

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