Remote Application Security Architect - North Central region (Remote in the U.S.)

Description:

• The Application Security Architect position at GuidePoint Security requires a strong knowledge of application security architecture and software development, focusing on automation, integrating security within the CI/CD pipeline, and DevOps toolchain.
• The role involves a deep understanding of Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), OWASP Top Ten, and other best practices.
• Familiarity with the attestation process is necessary for this position.
• Candidates should have an understanding of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline tools and processes such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Bamboo.
• A strong working knowledge of Secure Software Development is essential, including automated security testing approaches and tools, building and operating security within CI/CD pipelines, and proactive integration of security into the development process.
• Experience with public cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure) and cloud security fundamentals is required, including container-based technologies, infrastructure as code, Git-based source control repositories, pipelines, and common open source toolsets.
• The role also involves experience in software engineering and software development, particularly with Web applications and technologies.
• Familiarity with automation templates to build security-as-code using tools like terraform, ansible, salt, chef, etc., is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must for this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• Candidates should have 3-5 years of security engineering or software development experience.

Benefits:

• The position offers a remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, with some travel required for certain positions and on-site work for Federal positions).
• GuidePoint Security provides 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions.
• Additionally, the company offers 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions.
• Employees can enjoy 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
• A healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance is provided.
• Eligibility for the retirement plan is available after 2 months at open enrollment.
• There is also a Pet Benefit Option for employees.