Application Security Analyst

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

GuidePoint Security offers an inclusive set of Application Security Services, providing end-to-end operations of essential AppSec tools including SAST, DAST, and SCA. Our service is designed to seamlessly augment your existing security teams or provide specialized expertise where needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operate client SAST/DAST/SCA tools
  • Initiate scans
  • Review security findings
  • Create security tickets
  • Perform remediation verification
  • and provide guidance to development throughout the vulnerability lifecycle
• Implement integrations for tools into pipelines, ticketing systems, etc.
• Perform manual API and web application vulnerability assessments.
• Perform secure code reviews to identify vulnerabilities.

Required Experience:

• At least 12 months of experience working in an Application Security focused position or supporting SAST/DAST/SCA tools.
• Solid knowledge of manual testing tools such as Burp Suite Professional, OWASP ZAP
• Knowledge of and experience with SAST/DAST/SCA Application Security tools such as: BlackDuck, Bright, Burp Suite, Checkmarx, GitHub Advanced Security, Invicti, Mend, Netsparker, OpenText Fortify, Snyk, Veracode, etc.
• Experience integrating security tools into pipelines
• Understanding of a broad range of Application Security vulnerabilities as well as their mitigation strategies with a focus on OWASP Top 10 and API Top 10.
• Experience with reviewing source code written in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C# a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction with an ability to clearly articulate thoughts and distill complex problems into digestible pieces of information
• Personal drive and passion to not only continue growing yourself but also the Application
• Security Engineering practice
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security (preferred)
• Standard relevant AppSec certifications such as thos.e by SANS, Offensive Security, INE, CompTIA certifications (preferred)

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option