Senior Application Security Engineer

Job Type


Contract

Description

TASKS:

? Perform comprehensive cybersecurity risk analysis, identifying and prioritizing risks specifically


related to application security.

? Develop, socialize, and implement security strategies to address vulnerabilities in web


applications, microservices, APIs, and mobile applications.

? Track and manage progress against security plans, ensuring timely remediation of identified


vulnerabilities.

? Lead the security implementation in application development projects, ensuring "secure by


design" practices.

? Create and maintain architecture diagrams, outlining secure communication flows, and


develop both high-level and low-level security design documents.

? Troubleshoot and resolve application security issues in collaboration with internal teams and


external vendors.

? Translate application compliance requirements into specific security controls, recommending


compensating measures where appropriate.

? Regularly report on the organization's security posture, with a focus on application


vulnerabilities, to senior management.

? Perform/coordinate application vulnerability assessments and ensure timely remediation in


collaboration with the Development, IT, and Systems teams.

? Implement secure coding practices, perform static and dynamic application security testing


(SAST/DAST), and support developers with secure code reviews.

? Monitor security incidents and respond to application-level threats, ensuring quick resolution


of potential vulnerabilities.

? Establish and enforce secure configurations for applications and their underlying


infrastructure, such as databases and APIs.

? Perform threat simulations to detect risks and recommend improvements for securing


application designs, API security, identity management, and access control measures.

? Collaborate with teams to ensure continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)


pipelines incorporate security control

Requirements

Senior Application Security Engineer


Mandatory Skills/Experience


• 12 years of experience in application security, with a proven track record of conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and secure code reviews. • Extensive experience in secure application development, including knowledge of security frameworks like OWASP Top 10, and the ability to guide development teams in implementing secure coding practices. • Proficiency in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools (e.g., Veracode, AppSec) for identifying and managing vulnerabilities in open-source libraries and third-party components. • Advanced knowledge of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools (e.g., Veracode, AppSec, Burp Suite) and integrating these tools into CI/CD pipelines for automated security checks. • Strong cloud security expertise, including securing applications and workloads on AWS, Azure, or GCP, and experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and cloud-native security services. Desirable Skills/Experience • Advanced cloud security experience: Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with tools like Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and implementing IAM, encryption, and monitoring tools. • Experience with scripting and automation, using Python, Bash, or PowerShell, to automate security tasks, integrate security testing tools, and improve the efficiency of security operations. • Strong communication skills: Ability to effectively explain complex security concepts and risks to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on security measures. • Leadership and mentoring skills: Experience leading security teams or initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization. • Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively with development, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security into all aspects of the business, ensuring security goals align with business objectives. • Highly flexible/willing to learn new technologies. • Highly organized with excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) are highly preferred.

• Knowledge of compliance standards like NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR and how they apply to application security.

Salary Description


$80-85/Hour