Web Developer Security Engineer

About DMI

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com

About the Opportunity

DMI is seeking a Web Developer Security Engineer to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle for a federal agency client. In this role, you will identify and remediate vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs, integrate security controls into application architectures, and support compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks — functioning at the intersection of development and security.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, analyze, and remediate critical vulnerabilities, logic flaws, insecure dependencies, and misconfigurations in web applications and APIs
• Drive end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management, including threat modeling, security assessments, and technical validation of remediation
• Integrate security controls into application architectures and APIs; advise on secure design patterns and data protection mechanisms
• Review and analyze web server and application logs to detect anomalies and indicators of compromise; implement threat intelligence automation 
• Deploy, tune, and maintain Web Application Firewalls (WAF) tailored to custom-developed applications and traffic patterns 
• Configure and manage File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solutions to detect and alert on unauthorized changes to web content directories
• Implement DevSecOps principles throughout the CI/CD pipeline; develop security metrics and compliance reporting against established baselines 
• Ensure web applications and cloud infrastructure comply with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements; participate in audits and risk assessments 
• Provide Tier II support for security operations and recommend ongoing security enhancements 

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Web Application Security, Application Security Engineering (AppSec), or SSDLC 
• Proficiency in .NET (C# MVC, WCF), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, REST APIs, and SQL 
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding standards
• Experience deploying and managing WAF solutions for custom-developed web applications 
• Experience configuring FIM solutions for web content and application directories 
• Familiarity with security testing tools, including Wireshark, SIEM, IDS/IPS, NDR, and EDR 
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI API) for security automation and compliance auditing 
• Experience implementing DevSecOps principles, including security gate integration in CI/CD pipelines 
• Active security certifications across AppSec, offensive security, and foundational security domains, maintained for a minimum of 5 years 

Required Skills & Certifications: 

• In-depth experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP authorization processes 
• Proven background in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security architecture design 
• Advanced experience with CI/CD pipeline security gate automation 
• Cloud security experience with AWS and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)

Clearance Requirements: Must possess or be eligible to obtain and complete a government security screening and/or a Secret security clearance.

 

Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen

 

Physical Requirements: None required for this position.

 

Location: Remote, US

Minimum Salary Rate

$77,800.00

Median Salary Rate

$85,341.00

Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together:

 

• Do What’s Right – We lead with honesty and integrity.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility and deliver.
• Deliver for Our Customers – We are relentless about delivering value.