Application Security Analyst

Build security into real-world software. Booz Allen Hamilton’s Enterprise Cybersecurity team needs an Application Security Analyst to help manage and remediate application vulnerabilities using SAST and web application scanning. You will work closely with development teams to strengthen the SDLC/DevSecOps process, support secure coding, and drive rapid remediation for critical findings.

Location: McLean, VA (onsite)
Compensation range: USD 86,800 to 198,000 per year
Experience: 4+ years required
Education: Associate's degree

What you’ll do

• Support Booz Allen’s internal Enterprise Cybersecurity team by managing application security vulnerabilities.
• Use Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools to identify and remediate code-level vulnerabilities.
• Perform web application scanning to detect security weaknesses in internal and client-facing applications.
• Partner with development teams to integrate security into the SDLC and promote secure coding practices.
• Stay current on emerging application security threats and collaborate with other cybersecurity teams in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment to assess impact and risks across the global enterprise.
• Conduct direct outreach to development teams to ensure rapid remediation of critical findings.
• Assist the Attack Surface Management team lead by providing metrics and KPIs to operational teams and senior leadership as needed.

What you’ll bring

• 4+ years of application security experience, including vulnerability assessment and remediation.
• Experience with SAST, secret scanning, and open-source library dependency vulnerability scanning tools.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and common application vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10.
• Knowledge of SDLC and DevSecOps principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, supporting teams, and management.
• Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.
• Education and related experience: Associate’s degree and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years, or Master’s degree and 3+ years, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facility.

Skills and tools you may work with

• Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
• OWASP Top 10
• Secret scanning
• Open-source library dependency vulnerability scanning tools
• SDLC, DevSecOps
• Cyber Fusion Center (CFC)

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program

Additional qualifications (nice to have)

• Experience integrating application security tools into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Selenium testing framework, DAST, or IAST tools
• Experience with cloud application security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with GitHub
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
• Knowledge of container security and Kubernetes environments
• Knowledge of threat modeling and secure architecture design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Certifications such as GWAPT, CSSLP, CEH, or Security+

Identity verification: You will complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, and the company reserves the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI usage policy: Use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work model: Onsite. Work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Posting timeline: This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.