Application Security Engineer at CACI

Compensation

$75,200 – $158,100/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time

Description

Join CACI, a mission-driven DoD program, to strengthen national defense by shaping and elevating Application Security (AppSec) across a complex, modern application ecosystem. This role involves leading testing operations, influencing secure development practices, and mentoring future security engineers. The AppSec Engineer will collaborate with the Cybersecurity Architect to define secure SDLC strategies, ensuring security integration throughout the development process.

Required Skills

Application Security
Penetration Testing
Secure Software Development
Fortify
SonarQube
Web Application Vulnerabilities
API Vulnerabilities
Mobile Application Vulnerabilities

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 6–9 years of experience in application security, penetration testing, or secure software development
Demonstrated experience leading penetration testing engagements and performing secure code reviews
Preferred Qualifications: Multiple DoD 8140.03M DCWF Advanced Tier 541 certifications
OSCP or equivalent offensive security certification
Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
Prior experience developing AppSec programs or secure coding standards within a DoD environment
Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering