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Application Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Reston, VA)

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, privately-held cybersecurity firm that advises Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a mid-level Application Security Engineer based in Reston, VA to perform application penetration testing, conduct code security reviews across multiple languages, integrate security into the SDLC, and work with engineering teams to triage and remediate vulnerabilities.

Skills

  • Proven application penetration testing experience using manual and automated techniques
  • Strong code review experience across modern programming languages
  • Software engineering background, ideally full-stack development experience
  • Scripting and automation proficiency in one or more languages
  • Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and secure SDLC practices
  • Experience validating vulnerabilities and working with tools like Burp Suite
  • Ability to communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally
  • Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

Responsibilities

  • Perform manual and automated penetration tests of web, mobile, and thick-client applications and supporting infrastructure
  • Conduct advanced code security reviews with development teams across Java, JavaScript, C++, Python and other languages
  • Integrate security practices into the SDLC, including threat modeling and secure coding guidance
  • Automate testing and validation through scripting and security tooling
  • Triage, document, and communicate vulnerabilities and remediation steps to engineering and stakeholders
  • Build and operate security tools within CI/CD pipelines and validate automated scans
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize fixes and verify remediation
  • Produce clear technical reports and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry

Benefits

  • Group medical insurance options (Zero Deductible PPO or High Deductible HSA) with strong employer premium contributions
  • Employer HSA contribution ($500 per employee annually / $1,000 per family annually)
  • Group dental insurance with employer-paid premiums for employees
  • 12 corporate holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet benefit option
  • Mentorship, career growth opportunities, and collaborative culture
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GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions that minimize risk. Our experts act as your trusted advisor to understand your business and challenges, helping you ...

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September 13, 2025
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