Application Security Engineer

Post Date

Mar 19, 2025

Location

Washington,
District Of Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

20002
US
Aug 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

JAX-769952

Pay Rate

$125k - $155k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global's client within the security space is looking for an Application Security Inspector to join their company full time. This individual will be working with a team of others in reviewing source code to identify vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will be a combination of manual code reviews, penetration tests, & reporting. The role will primarily be testing mobile applications both iOS and Android as well as web application within an Oracle Cloud microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of coding and be able to learn the skills required for penetration testing and additional cyber security skills.

Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 per year

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Required Skills & Experience

Strong coding knowledge from a software development or application security background
Proficient with various coding languages
o Ideally Java, Go, Swift, Kotlin, & JavaScript
Experience working with web and mobile applications
Exposure to security aspects of development and desire to learn more
Exposure to cloud environments
Strong communication & ability to write detailed reports

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

SAST or DAST experience
Pen Testing Experience
iOS & Android Application security testing
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
Security certifications such as:
GWAPT
CEH
OSCP

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.