[SJ-JOB] Application Security Engineer, Washington

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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position:       Application Security Engineer
Location:       Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Type:           Permanent F/T

Closing Date:   2008-10-17

 
Located a short distance from Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom Metros, the Association of American Medical Colleges (www.aamc.org) is a highly-regarded 132-year old nonprofit organization representing all accredited medical schools in the United States and Canada, nearly 400 major teaching hospitals and health systems, including 68 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and medical academic and professional societies. 

We are expanding, and currently seek the following new addition to our IT Team:

<b>Application Security Specialist</b>

Reporting to the Director, and interacting with software engineers, QA testers, business analysts, and project managers throughout the SDLC, the Application Security Specialist is responsible for ensuring the development of secure Internet-based apps. 

This professional will:

-	Assist in defining and implementing AAMC application security policy, standards, and procedures, including 
security requirements analysis, application design, construction, and security testing
-	Perform app risk assessments, threat modeling, and security audits; specify remediation plans
-	Ensure applications are in compliance with all applicable law as well as the Payment Card Industry Data 
Security Standard (PCI DSS)


<b><u>AAMC Total Rewards</b></u> 

-real work-life balance 

-proven career growth/advancement; ongoing career training

-a superior benefits package that includes:

*three medical insurance choices, a dental plan, life insurance, and a vision plan; 
*a generous time off from work program; 
*tuition reimbursement; 
*Metro commuting benefits;
*lucrative retirement savings plan
*flex spending accounts; credit union membership; and much more!
 
AAMC fosters an environment where continuous employee development is encouraged and diversity is welcomed and respected.  




JOB REQUIREMENTS
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<b>Qualifications:</b> 

-	2-4 years experience in a software development role using one or more of the following languages: Java (preferred), Cold Fusion, and Oracle PL/SQL. At least 1 year in a dedicated application security role
-	Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related discipline required
-	Professional security certifications a plus
-	Familiarity with risk analysis, vulnerability assessment methodologies, as well as information systems security concepts/methodologies and countermeasures
-	Hands-on experience with AppScan or other application vulnerability scanner
-	Knowledge of app hosting platforms a plus, including IIS/Windows, Apache/Tomcat/Linux, and WebSphere
-	Knowledge of PKI, use of common encryption libraries, and Oracle database encryption solutions a plus


CONTACT
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<b>Application Process</b> 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your resume in MS Word to [email protected]. Please mention the job title and job #1495 in the subject of your e-mail. Thank you!

<i>The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an earnest equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.</i>


Association of American Medical Colleges
 

[email protected]



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