Application Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to embed security within application design and development processes.

• Facilitate threat modeling sessions and pinpoint effective security solutions for intricate systems.

• Perform secure code evaluations, application security audits, and vulnerability assessments.

• Design and apply automated security measures throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Investigate, prioritize, and lead the remediation of application security issues.

• Advocate for secure coding methodologies through training, coaching, and awareness programs.

• Work closely with Security, Privacy, and Business Assurance teams to advance compliance and risk management objectives.

• Establish and sustain security standards, procedures, and best practices that are scalable across teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's degree or equivalent experience is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• 4–6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 2 years dedicated to application security.

• Proven experience collaborating directly with software development teams to enhance application security.

• Understanding of secure-by-design principles and contemporary application security practices.

• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, ASVS, MASVS, and prevalent application security frameworks.

• Knowledge of threat modeling techniques such as STRIDE, PASTA, or similar methodologies.

• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms and modern application architectures.

• Proficient in at least one programming language and its associated security ecosystem.

🏝️ Benefits

• We offer a diverse range of health, wellness, and additional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental income plans for you and your dependents.

• A subscription to the Headspace app.

• A monthly wellness allowance.

• A 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• To support your success in a virtual environment, we provide a one-time payment of $2K for the purchase of home office equipment and furniture at your discretion.

• All employees earn four weeks of paid time off (PTO) in their first year of employment.

• New parents receive twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• Up to $5000 annually for professional development, continuing education, and career advancement.

• Subscriptions to LinkedIn Learning and access to various coaching opportunities through BetterUp.