Web Developer Security Engineer

Nationwide IT Services, Inc$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Application Security and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
  • Strong grasp of web application security and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • Hands-on experience managing the complete vulnerability lifecycle
  • Proficient in secure application design and architecture assessments
  • Deep knowledge of Web Application Firewall (WAF) setup and tuning
  • Experienced in log analysis and threat intelligence automation
  • Familiarity with supporting Tier II Security Operations

Responsibilities

  • Conduct security reviews and perform threat modeling
  • Oversee vulnerability assessments and guide remediation efforts
  • Implement security controls in CI/CD pipelines
  • Configure and optimize WAF and File Integrity Monitoring systems
  • Analyze security logs and assist in incident response
  • Work closely with development teams to promote secure coding practices
  • Ensure compliance with audit and security requirements

Benefits

  • Remote/Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies
  • Engagement in application security for government projects
  • Challenging and dynamic work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities in cybersecurity
Full Job Description
Web Developer Security Engineer
Clearance Requirement: Public Trust (Tier 2)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (as approved by customer)

Position Overview: Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Web Developer Security Engineer to support application security initiatives across web applications, APIs, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The selected candidate will be responsible for secure application design, vulnerability management, DevSecOps integration, security monitoring, WAF administration, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), and Tier II security operations support.

Required Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Application Security and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
  • Strong knowledge of web application security principles and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
  • Experience managing the full vulnerability lifecycle, including threat modeling, security assessments, remediation, and validation.
  • Experience with secure application design, architecture reviews, data protection, and secure communications.
  • Hands-on experience with Web Application Firewall (WAF) deployment, configuration, and tuning.
  • Experience with File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), log analysis, Indicators of Compromise (IOC) detection, and threat intelligence automation.
  • Experience supporting Tier II Security Operations.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines.


Technical Skills:
  • .NET Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, WCF
  • Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, TypeScript
  • APIs & Databases: REST APIs, SQL
  • Programming/Scripting: Python, Node.js, Java
  • AI-Assisted Development Tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
  • Security Tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, NDR, EDR
  • Cloud & Container Security: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes


Compliance & Governance:
  • Experience supporting environments governed by NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
  • Experience participating in audits, security assessments, and authorization activities.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Required Certifications:
Application Security (One Required):
  • CSSLP, OR
  • GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWEB), OR
  • CASE
Offensive Security (One Required):
  • OSWE, OR
  • OSCP
Foundational Security (One Required):
  • Security+, OR
  • GSEC


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience securing federal government applications and systems.
  • Experience integrating security controls into modern CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native and containerized application security.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform application security reviews and threat modeling.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee remediation efforts.
  • Implement and maintain security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Configure and tune WAF and File Integrity Monitoring solutions.
  • Analyze logs, investigate security events, and support incident response activities.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices.
  • Support compliance, audit, and security authorization requirements.

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