Sr. Information Security Engineer

Accela - Senior Information Security Engineer

About Accela: Accela has been an industry leader for nearly 20 years in designing and delivering government software solutions that improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement, and enable community development through cloud-based SaaS platforms.

Role Overview: The Senior Information Security Engineer will focus on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating application security vulnerabilities across Azure-hosted environments while supporting engineering teams in remediation efforts and maintaining vulnerability management processes for government software solutions.

Location: Remote position with availability during standard business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze results from SAST, DAST, and SCA tools and deliver actionable remediation guidance to engineering teams
• Collaborate with developers to resolve vulnerabilities and promote secure coding practices aligned with OWASP standards
• Develop and maintain security guidelines aligned with OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and leading security frameworks
• Conduct threat modeling and application-level risk assessments for government technology platforms
• Provide expertise on container security in Azure including secure configurations and runtime protections
• Build and maintain vulnerability management processes for Azure-hosted applications and services while partnering with DevOps teams

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in information security including 4+ years in application security with government or enterprise software experience
• 3+ years of experience in cloud environments (Azure or AWS) with focus on application and container security
• Deep knowledge of SAST, DAST, and SCA tools and remediation strategies
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and secure development principles
• Proven ability to guide engineering teams through vulnerability remediation processes
• Experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, and penetration testing initiatives

Compensation & Benefits: $160,000 - $180,000 annually plus annual bonus eligibility Flexible time off, comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) with company match, and extensive benefits package.