Sr. Application Security Engineer

Where Ambition Meets Innovation Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals. Job Overview:As a member of the Information Security team, the Sr. Application Security Engineer will be responsible for helping to develop, mature, and sustain the Application Security program for the company. Application Security is a top area of focus at LPL. We have incorporated key industry security best practices, technologies and integrated processes to further strengthen our defense posture. This is an exciting time to join the Information Security Vulnerability Management team as we are continuing to expand the Application Security program.Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.Responsibilities:Perform as an application security SME in the following areas: Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Databases, APIs, Containers and other domains.Support and maintain application security testing platforms and develop integrations with automation platformsWork with Application Development teams to review potential false-positive scan results and evaluate proposed mitigating factorsProduce and track application security metricsSupport the secure development and testing of critical Advisor and Investor LPL applicationsMentor and educate product development and quality engineers on secure development and security best practicesMonitor and review CVEs, industry developments, and provide inputs for continuous improvementWork with Internal Audit, IT Governance, IT Compliance and other key stakeholder groups on specific projectsWhat are we looking for?We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.Requirements:5+ years of application security experience5+ years of experience performing manual testing of APIs and web applications to identify/validate vulnerabilities.5+ years of experience developing and maintaining enterprise security libraries, components, best practices checklists.5+ years of experience performing application security risk evaluation, partnering with key stakeholders to further enhance application security CI/CD pipeline and continually assess security posture for improvement.5+ years of experience creating and maintaining scan profiles for performing static, authenticated dynamic, IAST, and 3rd party library automated analysis with application scanning tools5+ years of experience with reviewing and analyzing vulnerability scan results and tracking closure of vulnerabilitiesCore Competencies:Understanding of OWASP Top 10 Critical Web Application Security Risks, their identification, and architecture, design, coding patterns to mitigate themKnowledge of secure coding best practices, secure SDLC, secure architecture, and DevSecOps methodologiesStrong analytical, interpersonal and communication skillsPreferences:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Information Security, Engineering or Computer Science.Application development and Security Engineering or Security Architecture experienceExperience using Application Security Code Scanning Tools such as Synopsys, BlackDuck, J-Frog, PrismaCloud, API scanners as well as manual tools such as Burpsuite and PostmanExperience working with security of applications developed in C#, Java, and web (HTML, CSS, JS, React, Angular, REST) technologiesExperience working with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelinesPlease note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.#LI-HybridPay Range: $100,631.00 - $167,787.00Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!Company Overview:LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.For further information about LPL, please visit .Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.Information on Interviews:LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.EAC 5.19.26SummaryLocation: Fort Mill/Charlotte; New York; San Diego; Austin TX; TempeType: Full time