Job Description

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering OR related engineering degree and/or practical experience
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25
Knowledge of application-layer security controls, including authentication and authorization methods, input/output validation and sanitization, and defenses against injection attacks such as SQL or command injection
Understanding of secure cryptographic practices, including appropriate use of encryption algorithms, hashing functions, and protection of data at rest and in motion
Secure coding in Java or .NET web and service development, backed by 7+ years of practical, hands-on programming and IT experience
Experience participating as a member of a team in an agile environment
Experience with the Secure Development Lifecycle
Experience with security tools including SAST, DAST, IDE plugins, decompilers, and threat modeling platforms

Advanced people skills:

Ability to conceptualize an application security finding and the best tactical approach for a team to remediate
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to communicate threats and facilitate progress towards long-term remediation
To effectively communicate complex security findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to demonstrate proven analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as desire to assist others
Effective relationship builder: ability to partner cross-functionally, cross-enterprise and work effectively with various levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise platforms such as Struts, Spring, J2EE/Jakarta EE (Java) or .NET, with awareness of how their structure impact authentication, authorization, and secure service design
Intermediate understanding of web technologies and data formats, including XML, JSON, AJAX, with attention to the security implications of JavaScript-driven UIs and asynchronous communication
Familiarity with service protocols and architectures such as SOAP and REST, with working knowledge of secure data handling and integration patterns
Experience with source code repository tools such as BitBucket and GitHub
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity a plus
Web application penetration testing, ethical hacking, red/blue teaming, or capture-the-flag experience a plus
Serve as a trusted partner to developers, product owners, and stakeholders, translating company security policies into actionable, non-functional application security controls.
Be thought leader – drive secure code reviews, identify context-specific vulnerabilities, align teams with security objectives, and eliminate process inefficiencies.
Communicate emerging application security weaknesses, exploit patterns, and risk scenarios in clear, business-relevant terms.
Assist teams in mitigation and remediation efforts while operating within agile delivery environments.
Apply insight and initiative to raise the standard of secure development and streamline the path from policy to implementation.

Application Security Engineer