Application Security Engineer (JBoss) - Contract to Hire - Hybrid

Contract (Possibly Contract to Hire)

Hybrid role: Remote + Onsite in Albany, NY

Client is looking for someone that is local to the Albany, NY area

Per client requirements: must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder status

Overview:

• You'll join client's talented Development Team. The project is built on a multi-tier architecture including Service Oriented architecture, multi-tier web applications using Java and various other COTS products.
• Work closely with development teams to diagnose, document, and remediate application security vulnerabilities and identify appropriate security checkpoints in SDLC.
• Perform risk-based, technical assessments/penetration tests of applications, using dynamic and static scanning tools, and audits ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Consult with Development leadership on application development training.
• Research new attack vectors and stay current with cybersecurity news and trends.

Requirement:

• 8+ years Information Technology.
• 5+ years in software development role as a Developer, or Architect
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related technical field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Java/Web development with strong secure coding background in RHEL and JBoss.
• 3+years with Application Security Engineering conducting assessments, penetration testing, implementing tools for dynamic /automated code review, dynamic and static application scanning (Fortify, SonarQube); consulting on security designs of applications, potential vulnerabilities, and remediation, and creating training materials on key security concepts.
• Hands-on experience assessing new code commits, pull requests, and architecture changes for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance risks.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI-driven code analysis platforms into CI/CD pipelines to identify vulnerabilities and insecure coding patterns before deployment.
• Hands-on experience designing and executing a repeatable process to aggressively prioritize issue dispositions and remediations of security findings — while providing clear, concise status updates and risk reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to colleagues, and management.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teaching abilities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions.
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving

Plus: CISSP, CEH, CISA, OSCP, OSCE, or OSWE Certifications