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Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer

CompanyRxSense
LocationPrinceton, NJ, USA
Salary$120000 – $140000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • BS in Information Systems preferred but appropriate experience is acceptable
  • 3+ years of experience in application security is required.
  • Must have the ability to identify, analyze and solve security risks pragmatically
  • Familiarity with web application architecture, APIs, and cloud environments
  • Experience with security standards and frameworks, such as OWASP, NIST, or CIS
  • Practical understanding of common application security vulnerabilities
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to investigate and solve complex problems
  • Excellent communication skills are needed with demonstrated ability to work with multiple organizational functions and levels
  • Certifications a plus; GWAPT, GWEB, CISSP, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Work with development and product teams to define security requirements and ensure they are followed
  • Partner with development and product teams to drive remediation of security gaps
  • Coordinate 3rd party penetration tests and work with internal teams to remediate findings
  • Perform architecture and design reviews on company applications
  • Monitor and analyze application security logs and events to detect and respond to security threats
  • Perform monitoring and management of Web Application Firewall
  • Interpret and manually validate Static Application Security Testing (SAST) results
  • Manage SAST, SCA and DAST tools to ensure comprehensive testing and remediation of findings
  • Analyze and report on risks discovered through application security testing
  • Participate on project teams as InfoSec representative
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities as business needs change
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience with techniques, tools and practices pertaining to securing the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle).
  • Experience with software development, programing, scripting.
  • Experience with OWASP ZAP or Burp Proxy
  • Experience with static application security testing tools
  • Knowledge and experience with implementing and managing web application firewalls
  • High level understanding of securing Cloud Platforms, AWS and GCP, cloud architecture
  • Although the position is in application security domain, a broad interest/experience across the whole security domain would be an advantage