Senior Application Security Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Implement, operationalize, and enhance the configuration of security tools for client applications.

• Conduct manual assessments of customer applications and APIs.

• Support customers with inquiries related to the practical use of application security tools.

• Provide guidance to customers on best practices for application security.

• Embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve efficiency, solve problems, and achieve better business outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience with automation tools, such as Jenkins.

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP, including “serverless” workflows.

• Extensive knowledge of Application Security tools.

• Basic understanding of software composition analysis and dependencies in code/libraries.

• Proficiency with testing tools, including Burp Suite, Netsparker, Veracode, Checkmarx, Snyk, Invicti, etc.

• Comprehensive understanding of various Application Security issues and their mitigation strategies.

• Knowledge of Application Security vulnerabilities, including those related to cryptographic implementations.

• Experience in reviewing source code in languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C#.

• Strong written communication skills for effective client interactions.

• Excellent communication abilities, including the capacity to articulate thoughts clearly and simplify complex problems for stakeholders.

• Capability to manage time effectively while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Preferred standard industry certifications.

• Significant expertise in SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, and/or RASP tooling is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint covers 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you opt for the High Deductible/HSA plan, GPS will contribute in four equal quarterly installments: ($850 per employee annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options).

• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for family plans.

• 12 corporate holidays along with a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.

• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.

• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months during open enrollment.

• Pet Benefit Option.