Application Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in VA, MD, PA, NC, DE, NJ, or DC)
Required Experience:
Proficiency with the implementation, operationalization, and troubleshooting of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, CodeQL, Checkmarx, Veracode, etc.
Understanding of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools and processes (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab Runners, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.)
Experience in software engineering, ideally full stack software development, including modern technologies and application architectures
Strong scripting and automation experience using one or more programming languages
Solid working knowledge of application security fundamentals including the OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and implementing secure coding practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
Experience writing or adapting custom SAST rules (Semgrep or CodeQL)
Familiarity with additional Application Security tools (e.g. Interactive (IAST), Dynamic (DAST) and API security, SCA, etc.)
Familiarity with API Security tools (e.g., NoName, Traceable, Salt, Cequence)
Practical hands-on experience validating vulnerabilities and proficiency with Burp Suite
Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience triaging and remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools
Understanding of automated security testing approaches and tools
Experience in building and operating security tools within CI/CD pipelines
Experience with proactive integration of security into the development process
Past experience as an application security practitioner or software engineer
Educational & Professional Credentials:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
5-7 years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry