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Job Location drjobs

Bethesda, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 130000 - 216000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security (Digital)


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Application Security Engineer to support the OCCS program at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This role is critical to advancing the security posture of high-impact applications and ensuring alignment with modern security frameworks and federal compliance standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise leadership in secure development practices and a proven track record of supporting federal health IT environments.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the application security program using a shift-left approach to embed security early in the SDLC.
  • Conduct static and dynamic code analysis penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
  • Integrate and maintain security tools within CI/CD pipelines to reduce vulnerabilities and improve developer efficiency.
  • Collaborate with DevOps cloud and engineering teams to implement secure-by-default frameworks and hardening standards.
  • Advise senior leadership on strategic initiatives including TIC 3.0 Zero Trust Architecture and secure use of Generative AI.
  • Utilize AWS WAF and other layered defenses to protect cloud-hosted applications.
  • Evaluate and implement application security tools and best practices aligned with OWASP SANS-25 and NIST guidance.
  • Support compliance efforts including PCI-DSS NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001.


What You Will Need:

  • Minimum if EIGHT (8) years of experience in software engineering and application security in enterprise environments.
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience using Tenable Security Center and validating vulnerabilities.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field with formal training in software security.
  • Proven experience addressing web and mobile application security issues (OWASP Top 10 SANS-25).
  • Hands-on experience with application scanning tools like Checkmark NetSparker
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) DevSecOps and modern security tooling.
  • Hands-on experience with secure coding in Java Python/Django PHP.
  • Strong knowledge of securing applications integrated with Oracle Postgres SQL and MS SQL Server.
  • Experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g. BurpSuite Pro Fiddler ZAP).
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments middleware (Apache Tomcat IIS) and database security.
  • Deep understanding of OWASP code review ASVS and secure SDLC practices.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting NIH NLM or other federal health IT programs.
  • Recognized certifications: CISSP CSSLP CISM CEH eWPTX eCPPT.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

The annual salary range for this position is $130000.00-$216000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @ or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse please report the matter to Guidehouses Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicants dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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