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Seneca Resources ยท 3 days ago

Information Technology Security Specialist

Seneca Resources is a staffing and consulting firm that partners with professionals to help them grow their careers. They are seeking an IT Security Specialist to support a Federal Government customer in securing enterprise applications and cloud environments, focusing on application security engineering and cloud security.

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Hiring Manager
Selvakumar Vethakkan
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Responsibilities

Lead application security efforts across enterprise systems, including SAST, DAST, and manual source code reviews
Design, implement, and manage enterprise-wide Application Security programs
Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines
Develop security architectures and technical solutions for cloud-hosted applications
Evaluate and implement security controls for Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities
Conduct cyber threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments
Administer and maintain security tools, including patching, upgrades, and integrations
Develop security metrics, dashboards, and compliance reporting
Participate as a member of the Incident Response Team
Support operational implementation of FISMA, NIST, and OMB cybersecurity requirements
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, and Continuous Monitoring Plans
Conduct security audits, assessments, and system reviews
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity policies and standards
Partner with IT, engineering, and business teams to implement secure solutions
Provide expert cybersecurity guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Manage IT security awareness and training initiatives
Support security-related service requests and ticket resolution to meet SLAs

Qualification

SASTDASTCI/CD security integrationMicrosoft Azure securityFISMANISTApplication vulnerability assessmentsSecure coding best practicesProgramming languagesManual code reviewCloud security controlsSecurity auditsCybersecurity guidanceIT security awarenessSecurity metrics

Required

Public Trust / Moderate Background Investigation (Must be eligible)
Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST tools such as Fortify, Checkmarx, Veracode, AppScan, Snyk, WebInspect
Experience with manual code review and secure coding best practices
Strong background in application vulnerability assessments using tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Accunetix
Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevSecOps practices
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, .NET, Python, PHP, C++, C#
Experience with Azure Security Center, Sentinel, Defender, Intune, Azure WAF, MFA, PIM
Knowledge of cloud and mobile security controls
Strong knowledge of FISMA, NIST (800-53, 800-37), and federal cybersecurity regulations
Experience with federal security documentation and audits
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in application security and secure SDLC

Preferred

Secret clearance preferred
Advanced degree preferred
CSSLP, CCSP, OSCP, CASE, GWEB
Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified Security Administrator Associate
Azure Developer Associate

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plans

Company

Seneca Resources

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Seneca Resources is a staffling adn recruiting agency that delivers staffing solutions to organizations in need of top technical talent.