Senior Application Security Engineer

Job Description: - Design, operate, and continuously improve application security testing capabilities and pipelines

• Assess application risks and recommend mitigations
• Perform application-layer security reviews of code across multiple languages and frameworks
• Assist with application-layer penetration testing to identify potential issues
• Provide application security guidance and mentorship to development teams
• Collaborate with application development, DevSecOps, and information security departments

Requirements: - 5+ years of experience in application security, including manual and automated code reviews, manual penetration testing, dynamic application security testing, and false positive analysis

• Experience determining risk using a consistent risk management framework
• Ability to develop automations/applications using Python, TypeScript, Java, or PowerShell
• Experience creating and maintaining reusable GitHub Actions workflows
• Hands-on experience in a Kubernetes-based DevSecOps environment and knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices
• Ability to read and analyze code for security and design vulnerabilities
• Understanding of web application security standards including HTTP, OAuth, OIDC, and REST
• Experience with AWS and Azure
• Willingness to learn new skills and enhance workflows using AI tools
• US citizenship and willingness and ability to maintain a US Security Clearance
• Ability to incorporate security and data privacy safeguards into work activities
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Recommended qualifications include proficiency in C#, Python, Bash/Shell, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL, or Java
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding practices and security implications of AI-generated code
• Practical experience interpreting application penetration testing, code scanning, and open-source scanner findings
• Understanding of layer 2–7 communication protocols, encoding and encryption schemes, and algorithms

Benefits: - Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth