Senior Lead Application Security Engineer 12+Years Candidate Required GC-EAD & EAD

Job Title: Senior Lead Application Security Engineer

Location: Irving, TX or Wilmington, DE (Hybrid)
Employment Type: C2C GC-EAD & EAD
Interview Process: Video Interview

Client: Confidential
Note: This is a very senior, high-profile position requiring excellent communication skills and proven lead-level experience. Candidates must reside within a one-hour commute to Irving, TX or Wilmington, DE. No relocation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Lead Application Security Engineer (12+ years) with deep technical expertise and leadership experience in Application Security, particularly with Veracode and Checkmarx. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer and proven leader who can design, implement, and manage comprehensive application security initiatives across a complex enterprise environment.

This role requires strong experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management, static code analysis, and policy compliance, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

You will work directly with the Director of Vulnerability Management and collaborate with global engineering, business, and security teams to enhance and maintain our application security posture across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise-wide application security initiatives, including penetration testing, static code analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Drive strategy and execution of secure coding practices, identifying and remediating potential vulnerabilities in application source code.
• Optimize and manage security tools such as Veracode and Checkmarx, ensuring scalability and effectiveness.
• Conduct and oversee compliance scanning processes, identifying risks and ensuring timely remediation.
• Collaborate with global engineering, business, and executive teams to ensure alignment and buy-in on security projects and policies.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions to improve the organization s overall security posture.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering and security teams.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of total IT experience, with at least 5+ years in Information Security or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Application Security Engineer, with hands-on exposure to Veracode and Checkmarx (recent and extensive experience required).
• Expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability management, security compliance, and static code analysis.
• Strong familiarity with common penetration testing and web application scanning tools.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Demonstrated ability to influence, communicate, and secure buy-in from technical, business, and executive stakeholders.
• Prior experience leading teams or projects in a large-scale enterprise environment preferred.