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About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 368 roles with salary data.
As an Application Security Engineer at a government contractor, you will collaborate closely with application teams to ensure robust security for high-profile applications. Your daily tasks include identifying and remediating security flaws through dynamic and static testing using tools like Burp Suite and SD Elements, as well as conducting threat modeling and creating security requirements. You’ll also lead discussions on best practices within the development lifecycle and work with OWASP frameworks. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of IT experience, proficiency in Java, Python, .NET, or C#, and extensive use of Burp Suite for SAST, DAST, and IDE plug-ins. Familiarity with Veracode, Eclipse, JDeveloper, Visual Studio, and federal compliance standards like NIST 800-53 is essential, along with knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments. Experience with Security Compass SD Elements, OWASP ZAP, or Burp Proxy is a plus.