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# Application Security Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,500.0 - $224,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Gradle, Key Management, Apache Maven, Cisco Nexus Switches, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Security, Agentic-AI, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Build Tools, Build Process, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/24e3517f-db6f-4386-89e3-7850b258040f

## About the Role

* 6+ years in software engineering and application/infrastructure security (hands on production coding experience).
 * Proven experience securing CI/CD pipelines.
 * Foundational understanding with one or more build systems (Gradle, Maven, Docker/Kubernetes).
 * Experience with SBOM formats (CycloneDX, SPDX).
 * Strong understanding of AppSec principles, SSDF, threat modeling, and secrets management.

Bonus:

 * Experience with artifact signing (Sigstore/Cosign)

Eligibility Requirements:
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 * Eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to partner with development teams and ensure secure, scalable software delivery. This role leads the AppSec scrum team, integrates security into the development lifecycle, and designs processes that enable developers to work securely and efficiently. Candidates should bring hands-on engineering experience and a strong understanding of modern application security., Team Leadership

 * Lead the AppSec scrum team and all agile ceremonies.
 * Prioritize the security backlog and guide teammates on best practices.
 * Drive collaboration across security, development, and operations.
 * Use AI tools to improve team workflows and efficiency.

Application & AI Security

 * Test and triage security vulnerabilities for web and AI applications.
 * Provide clear, actionable remediation guidance.

Pipeline Security

 * Architect and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins).
 * Implement hardened build processes and secure supply chain practices, including SBOM management.

Threat Modeling

 * Lead shift-left threat modeling and partner with engineers to address risks early.
 * Ensure AI agents and pipelines follow secure design principles.

Security Integration

 * Integrate security tools (Snyk, Nexus, JFrog) into developer workflows.
 * Manage dependency lifecycles and ensure artifacts are verified and signed.

Business Enablement

 * Balance security needs with delivery velocity in a federal environment.
 * Navigate technical and organizational gray areas effectively.