Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Application Security Engineer to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security of our applications, conducting security assessments, and implementing best security practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). You will work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities, ensuring that our applications are resilient against modern cyber threats.

Conduct application security assessments, including threat modeling, static and dynamic code analysis, and penetration testing.

Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in web, mobile, and cloud-based applications.

Work with development teams to integrate security best practices into the SDLC, including secure coding guidelines, security testing, and automated security tools.

Implement and manage security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and WAF.

Perform security code reviews and collaborate with developers to remediate security flaws.

Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Lead incident response efforts related to application security breaches and recommend mitigation strategies.

Provide security training and awareness programs for development and engineering teams.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as OWASP, NIST, GDPR, and ISO 27001.

Develop security policies, procedures, and guidelines related to application security.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

3+ years of experience in application security, penetration testing, or software development with a security focus.

Strong knowledge of web application security vulnerabilities and secure coding principles.

Experience with security tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Checkmarx, Veracode, or Fortify.

Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C++.

Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container security best practices.

Knowledge of authentication protocols, encryption, and identity & access management (IAM).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think like an attacker.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, or CSSLP.

Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps environments.

Knowledge of API security and mobile application security.

Familiarity with CI/CD security practices.