Application Security Engineer
GuidePoint SecurityJob Summary
We are seeking an Application Security Engineer with 2-3 years of experience in application security. The role involves running client SAST/DAST/SCA tools, reviewing outputs, providing recommendations, and implementing integrations into pipelines and ticketing systems. You should have a strong understanding of IDEs and CI/CD processes, knowledge of secure development lifecycles, experience remediating vulnerabilities, deep knowledge of manual testing tools like Burp Suite Pro, and familiarity with application security tools such as Invicti or Checkmarx. Experience integrating tools into development pipelines is required. You should understand a broad range of application security issues and their mitigation strategies, have experience reviewing source code in various languages, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a personal drive for growth, and preferably a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security with industry certifications.
Roles and Responsibilities: • Run client SAST/DAST/SCA tools, review outputs and provide recommendations • Implement integrations for tools into pipelines, ticketing systems, etc.
Experience Requirements: • 2-3 years experience working in Application Security • Understanding of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline tools and processes (e.g. Azuer Dev Ops, Jenkins, Bamboo, etc.) • Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools, Information Systems architecture, security control design, and development experience
• Deep knowledge of manual testing tools such as Burp Suite Pro • Knowledge of and experience with SAST/DAST/SCA Application Security tools. Invicti (DAST) or Checkmarx (SAST/SCA) experience highly preferred • Experience with the integration of tools into development pipelines • Understanding of a broad range of Application Security issues as well as their mitigation strategies • Understanding of Application Security related vulnerabilities • Experience with reviewing source code written in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C# a plus • Written communication skills for written interactions with clients • Strong communication skills that include the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and distill complex problems into digestible pieces of information • Personal drive and passion to not only continue growing yourself but also the Application Security Engineering practice • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security preferred • Standard industry certifications are preferred
