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Web Developer Security Engineer

Spry Methods

Posted about 4 hours ago

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
The Web Developer Security Engineer protects mission-critical web applications, application programming interfaces (APIs), and sensitive data by embedding security across the software development lifecycle. This role combines application security engineering, secure software development, vulnerability remediation, monitoring, and compliance support.   
### What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
  • Identify, analyze, and remediate critical vulnerabilities, logic flaws, insecure dependencies, and misconfigurations in web applications and APIs. 

  • Drive the vulnerability lifecycle through threat modeling, security assessments, and technical validation of remediation actions. 

  • Support secure design patterns, data protection mechanisms, and secure communication protocols across applications and supporting services. 

  • Review and analyze web server and application logs to detect anomalies and indicators of compromise. 

  • Implement automation scripts for threat intelligence integration and application security monitoring. 

  • Participate in audits, risk assessments, and security authorization activities tied to federal frameworks. 

### What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
  • Minimum of three years of experience in web application security, application security engineering, or secure software development lifecycle work. 

  • Hands-on experience in secure software development, DevSecOps automation, and vulnerability remediation. 

  • Proven experience with .NET technologies, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, representational state transfer (REST) APIs, and structured query language (SQL). 

  • Ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools and scripting languages to automate monitoring and compliance efforts. 

  • Strong understanding of the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10, secure coding standards, web application firewalls (WAFs), file integrity monitoring, and security testing tools. 

  • Ability to perform risk assessments and provide remediation guidance for core systems and dependencies. 

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, or a related field. 

  • Ability to meet federal screening and suitability requirements prior to start. 

  • Current security certifications maintained for a minimum of five years, spanning application security (such as CSSLP, GWEB, or CASE), offensive security (such as OSWE or OSCP), and foundational security (such as Security+ or GSEC); expired or never-used certifications will not be considered. 

### Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
  • In-depth experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks and authorization processes. 

  • Experience with threat modeling, resilient security architecture, cloud security, and container security. 

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Washington, DC (Hybrid)

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Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.

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