Application Security Engineer I
Job Description
Entry-level Application Security Engineer I role on the Cybersecurity Technical Assessments team, supporting secure development practices and application security assessments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with analyzing source code for secure coding practices
- Use SAST, DAST, and SCA tools under supervision to identify vulnerabilities
- Help verify tool outputs and document security findings
- Log and track security issues in ticketing systems
- Support secure SDLC practices and CI/CD integration
- Collaborate with developers and operations on basic automation tasks
- Participate in secure code and design reviews as a learner
- Generate basic reports and summaries of assessment results
- Contribute to security awareness and training efforts
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of security tools and vulnerabilities with basic scripting or programming knowledge
- Familiarity with network, application, and system security vulnerabilities
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages relevant to security tasks
- Ability to follow procedures and analyze basic security issues
- Keen attention to detail when identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities
- Clear written and verbal communication; willingness to learn how to explain technical issues
- Ability to convey security issues to non-technical stakeholders
- Works well in team settings with openness to feedback and mentorship
- Ability to work effectively with a remotely located team across multiple time zones
- Curiosity and commitment to developing cybersecurity skills
- Inquisitive and open to innovation, including AI, to explore better processes and reduce friction while improving patient and client experiences
- Remote role with willingness and ability to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require
- Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States
Core Technologies
- SAST
- DAST
- SCA
- CI/CD
Pay
- USD 84,000 - 126,000 per year (based on experience)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs
- Associate professional certification relevant to the field
- Tuition reimbursement
- Quarterly and annual incentive programs
The Opportunity
- Entry-level assignment on the Cybersecurity Technical Assessments team
- Learn and support the application security tool stack
- Assist in identifying and verifying vulnerabilities and help collaborate on remediation of risks
- Build experience integrating security into the software development lifecycle and automating basic security tasks