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# Application Security Architect

- **Company:** Wiserhunt Inc.
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software System Penetration Testing, ArcGIS (Software), Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft SQL Server, OAuth, Open Web Application Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Role-Based Access Control, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Privacy Controls, Data Classification, Software Security, Containerization, Information Technology, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4aa2fad7-8af3-4bc6-8641-96f271c5abfd

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) is required. Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, GIAC, or relevant vendor credentials are highly desired., · Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

· 10+ years in software engineering, application security, security engineering, or related technical roles, including 2+ years designing security architecture for systems.

· Strong understanding of secure software-development principles and common application risks, including the OWASP Top 10, insecure authorization, injection, deserialization and API abuse.

· Design and implement end-to-end security architectures for data-at-rest, in-transit, and in-use across Azure, SQL Server, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and ArcGIS platforms, utilizing automated classification (e.g., Microsoft Purview), robust encryption, DLP rules, and privacy risk assessments (DPIAs) to protect sensitive state transportation and infrastructure assets.

· Enforce granular data access controls (including RBAC, Row-Level Security, Column-Level Encryption, and dynamic masking) and establish centralized database audit logging and activity monitoring pipelines to ensure strict alignment with VITA SEC 530 security standards.

· Demonstrated experience with threat modeling and security architecture reviews.

· Experience securing APIs, web applications, distributed systems, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workloads.

· Working knowledge of secure coding in one or more common ecosystems, such as Java, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python platforms.

· Experience with identity, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWTs, authorization design, PKI/TLS, encryption, and secrets-management practices.

· Ability to explain technical risks and tradeoffs clearly to engineers, product managers, executives, and nontechnical stakeholders.

· Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create architecture diagrams, standards, risk assessments, and actionable remediation plans.

Preferred qualifications

· Experience in a regulated environment such as financial services, healthcare, government, or payments.

· Experience implementing DevSecOps programs and security automation at scale.

· Familiarity with privacy engineering, data classification, and compliance frameworks relevant to the organization.

· Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, GIAC, cloud-security certifications, or relevant vendor credentials.

· Experience conducting or coordinating penetration testing and translating results into durable architectural improvements.