Ardent
WebDeveloperSecurityEngineer
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“Web Developer Security Engineer at Ardent. Skills: Web Application Security, DevSecOps, Vulnerability Management. Identify, analyze, and remediate web application vulnerabilities. Support vulnerability management activities”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Government background investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Application Security, Web Application Security, Secure Software Development, DevSecOps, or related disciplines, Experience supporting secure software development and vulnerability remediation activities, Understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding standards, and web application security best practices, Experience developing or supporting modern web applications utilizing technologies such as .NET, C#, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, REST APIs, and SQL, Experience performing log analysis, security monitoring, and investigation of web application security events, Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Experience supporting File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solutions and security monitoring technologies, Experience implementing DevSecOps principles and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines, Ability to perform risk assessments, analyze cyber threats, and provide remediation recommendations, Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, Ability to successfully complete and maintain a government background investigation
Nice to Have
Experience supporting federal government environments, Experience supporting NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, and security authorization activities, Experience with threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and secure application design, Experience implementing advanced DevSecOps practices and automated security controls, Experience with AWS cloud security and container security technologies including Docker and Kubernetes, Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to support security monitoring, automation, and compliance activities, Experience developing security metrics, audit reporting, and compliance documentation
What You'll Do.
and remediate web application vulnerabilities
Support vulnerability management activities
Integrate security controls into web applications
Support implementation of secure communication protocols
and analyze web server and application
Support incident response activities
Develop automation scripts and processes
Maintain documentation related to findings
Support compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks
Participate in audits
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Support implementation of DevSecOps practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Development teams; Cybersecurity teams; Infrastructure teams; Operations teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it. We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins. Ardent is seeking a Web Developer Security Engineer to join our team. This position is based in Washington, DC and may require a combination of on-site and remote support depending on program needs. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Web Developer Security Engineer to support the security of mission-critical web applications, APIs, and supporting cloud environments. This role will focus on integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle, identifying and remediating application vulnerabilities, supporting compliance initiatives, and implementing security controls that help ensure applications remain resilient against evolving cyber threats. The Web Developer Security Engineer will work closely with development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams to support secure application design, vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and DevSecOps initiatives. Responsibilities and Duties: Ide
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