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Application Security Engineer – Software Vulnerability Remediation

CONCEPT SOLUTIONS LLC Reston, VA

Reston, VA

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$130k - $150k/yr Full time Application Security Code Level Security Dependency Vulnerabilities

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Job Description

Application Security Engineer role supporting a mission-critical application modernization program for a Department of War customer. The position focuses on vulnerability identification and remediation, evidence support for continuous monitoring, and collaboration with software teams to strengthen secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

Identify and remediate security findings across existing production applications, including dependency vulnerabilities, container vulnerabilities, STIG compliance issues, and code-level findings from security scans and assessments.
Maintain accurate and current Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for the application portfolio, tracking security findings and remediation progress.
Collaborate with the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to develop and maintain application security evidence for continuous monitoring requirements.
Partner with software development squads to implement secure coding fixes and address vulnerabilities within application codebases.
Support ongoing application security improvements while ensuring the continued operation and sustainment of production applications.

Required Qualifications

4+ years of experience in application security, secure software engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Hands-on experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities in Java or Go (Golang) applications.
Experience addressing security findings within production software environments.

Technologies

Java
Go (Golang)
Syft
Grype

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using software vulnerability scanning tools such as Syft, Grype, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Active Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting

Work Location and Schedule

Location: Hybrid. Reston, VA headquarters and approved remote locations within the United States, with on-site work at Government facilities in Northern Virginia and Maryland as required.
Equipment: Government-furnished equipment is used for all access to Government environments.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with core hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
Delivery cadence: Work is organized into two-week sprints, with a customer demonstration each sprint.
Travel: 0–10%, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Security and Eligibility

U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
An active Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred and may allow an earlier start.
This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start in October 2026.

Compensation

USD 130,000–150,000 per year, depending on experience.

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