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# Application Security Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $62,000.0 - $141,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Performance Management, Burp Suite, Unix, Linux, DevOps, Eclipse (Software), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), JDeveloper, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Open Web Application Security, SAP Sales and Distribution, Web Applications, Software Security, Veracode, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usd4717decfb4e435c45b15c02e4cfe4aa

## About the Role

6+ years of experience with Information Technology
3+ years of experience with Java, Python, .NET, or C#
3+ years of experience with Burp Suite supporting Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and IDE Plug-in environments
3+ years of experience using the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security controls to secure applications, systems, networks, or infrastructure services
Experience with Veracode and Eclipse, JDeveloper, including pipeline development, or Visual Studio
Experience with securing enterprise web applications and OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25
Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, or FedRAMP
Knowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic website connectivity issues
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience with the Security Compass SD Elements security requirements tool
Experience with Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) capabilities and tools
Experience with OWASP ZAP or Burp Proxy

## Description

Work together with the client and application community to maintain a resilient security posture for highly visible applications. Remediate application security flaws in conjunction with the application security team. Lead security discussions with the application teams to prescribe security best practices within their development lifecycle. Perform dynamic and static application performance testing, perform security requirements creation or generation-level threat modeling leveraging tools, including SD Elements, and perform application-level testing using applications, such as Burp Suite. Work with the latest OWASP frameworks., As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI systems by designing and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions. Your expertise will di…

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