Application Security Developer

Responsibilities

Kforce is looking for an Application Security Developer for an opportunity with a large organization in the Topeka, KS area. The Application Security Developer will be responsible for the following on a day-to-day basis. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Securing APIs: Work with development teams to secure both internal and external APIs using the Azure API Management product
• Maintain and Develop Software: Responsible for maintaining existing security solutions and developing new software solutions for the organization
• Security Design: Partner with development teams to ensure security is integrated into application designs, providing secure design guidance
• Vulnerability Assessment: Code reviews, and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and others
• Secure Coding Practices: Promote and ensure adherence to secure coding practices by establishing coding standards, offering training, and providing remediation guidance
• Threat Modeling: Develop and maintain threat models to identify potential risks and implement preventive security measures early in the development cycle
• Incident Management & Response: Assist in incident response, investigating security breaches, and providing recommendations for securing applications against similar threats in the future
• Collaboration: Work closely with software developers and DevOps to ensure alignment and execution of security best practices across the entire SDLC
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure that applications meet compliance requirements such as HIPAA and participate in audits, as necessary
• Research & Development: Stay up to date with the latest security trends, threats, and tools to proactively defend against evolving cyber risks
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School preferred
  
  

Intermediate Or Advanced Level Positions Require The Following

• Minimum of two years of experience in application development, with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language, is required
  
  

Bonus If You Have

• Experience with C# .NET, Azure Isolated Functions and App Services, Blazor, and .NET 6 & 8
• Extensive experience with RESTful APIs, Swagger, and Open API docs
• Deep understanding of web application security vulnerabilities and their remediation (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices in languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, Vue, React, etc.
• Knowledge of Authorization and Authentication concepts such as SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and PKCE
• Experience with securing APIs
• Understanding of Zero Trust security models and Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Experience with OKTA
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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