Application Security Engineer

Iselin, NJ, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 1 minute ago
Full Time
On-site
$65.0000 - $69.0000/hr
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Skills

  • Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
  • Application Security
  • DevSecOps
  • SAST
  • Open-Source Security
  • Secure SDLC
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Container Security
  • CI/CD Security
  • OWASP / CWE
  • Python Scripting
  • PowerShell
  • Kubernetes
  • Checkmarx
  • BlackDuck
  • Risk & Compliance

Summary

Client: Banking

Job Title: AppSec Engineer

Location: Iselin, NJ 08830/Charlotte, NC 28202/Irving, TX 75039/Minneapolis, MN 55415/Chandler, AZ 85286 - Hybrid Role 3 Day Onsite

Job duration: 06 months (Extension/Conversion will depend on the performance)

Pay Rate: ($65-$69) hourly


Role Overview:


  • We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our Application Security Engineering team.

  • Not a person in operations or governance side of the business.

  • This role will lead and enhance our Software Composition Analysis (SCA) practice, partnering with development teams to strengthen secure coding practices, optimize security tooling, and improve the developer experience.

  • You will play a key role in securing open-source software usage, maturing DevSecOps practices, and driving automation across the secure software development lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead and enhance the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) program

  • Manage and optimize security tools (e.g., Checkmarx One, BlackDuck)

  • Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities

  • Conduct secure code reviews, especially for third-party libraries

  • Strengthen open-source security and software supply chain controls

  • Support SAST, SEA, and container security initiatives

  • Design and automate vulnerability management workflows

  • Collaborate with risk, governance, and compliance teams for audits

  • Improve CI/CD security integrations and developer enablement


Required Qualifications



  • 5+ years of Information Security Engineering experience

  • 5+ years in Application Security / DevSecOps

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in one or more languages (.NET, C#, Java, Rust, C++)

  • Experience writing automation scripts in Python and/or PowerShell

  • Strong experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, Harness, Xray)

  • Deep understanding of Secure SDLC

  • Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and/or CWE

  • Experience with container security (Kubernetes, OpenShift)

  • Experience with Jira and Confluence

  • Industry certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.)


Preferred Qualifications:



  • Experience leveraging AI tools for false-positive reduction and automated code remediation

  • Familiarity with open-source threat intelligence platforms


What Success Looks Like



  • Mature and scalable SCA practice

  • Reduced open-source risk exposure

  • Improved vulnerability detection and remediation efficiency

  • Enhanced developer experience through automation and AI


Benefits:



  • The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

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  • Dice Id: 91127026
  • Position Id: 29125
  • Posted 8 hours ago
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