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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.
Job Summary: This role focuses on comprehensive application security testing and vulnerability management across the software development lifecycle. It involves conducting automated and manual scans using tools like Invicti, Veracode, and Burp Suite to identify and remediate security flaws in application code and open-source components. The position requires strong collaboration with development and DevOps teams, secure coding expertise in languages such as Java and Python, and adherence to compliance frameworks including NIST, PCI-DSS, and SOX. The ideal candidate brings over five years of hands-on experience in application security, secure development practices, and automation within CI/CD environments.
To leverage deep expertise in application security testing, secure coding, and vulnerability management to enhance the security posture of enterprise applications. The goal is to proactively identify and remediate security risks, integrate security into DevOps workflows, and ensure compliance with industry standards, while fostering a collaborative environment that empowers development teams to build secure software from the ground up.
Major Responsibilities: - Application Security Testing & Analysis:
- Conduct DAST scans using Invicti to identify vulnerabilities in applications.
- Conduct SAST scans using Veracode to identify vulnerabilities in source code.
- Conduct SCA scans using Veracode to identify vulnerabilities in open source components.
- Compare SAST and DAST results to ensure comprehensive vulnerability coverage.
- Analyze scan results, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to implement effective remediations.
- Work with CI/CD pipelines to integrate security testing into DevOps workflows.
- As-needed, conduct manual verification and secondary authenticated scans using Burp Suite to reduce false negatives.
- Software Development & Secure Coding Knowledge:
- Understand and evaluate vulnerabilities in Java, .NET, Python, and other application codebases.
- Work with development teams to remediate security flaws in source code and follow secure coding practices.
- Provide guidance on OWASP Top 10 and SANS 25 vulnerabilities, including how they arise, how to exploit them, and how to prevent them.
- Able to perform scripting and coding in Java and Python as-needed for security engineering
- Vulnerability Management & Compliance:
- Ensure required DAST, SAST, and SCA release and periodic scanning is occurring and that scans and findings are addressed within SLA.
- Review and approve false positives and mitigated-by-design requests for DAST, SAST, and SCA
- Review and approve SDLC tasks (MME and SbD MUFG processes) for DAST, SAST, and SCA
- Maintain compliance with NIST, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, SOX, CIS security frameworks.
- Store and organize security artifacts in archives, following standardized documentation practices.
Services to be Performed
- Security Collaboration & Process Improvement:
- Work closely with developers, DevOps teams, and application owners to secure software at all stages of SDLC.
- Automate security scanning processes via scripting and improving reporting capabilities.
- Stay updated on the latest exploitation techniques, security research, and industry best practices.
Qualifications: - :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT, CEH) are highly desirable.
- 5+ years of experience in Application Security, Secure Development, DAST, and SAST.
- Hands-on experience with DAST tools such as Invicti (Netsparker), AppScan, Burp Suite, Acunetix.
- Experience with SAST tools like Veracode and Fortify.
- Experience with Burp Suite performing manual testing
- Strong knowledge of web security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, MITRE ATT&CK).
- Software development experience in Java, .NET, Python, or similar languages. Ability to perform scripting for security engineering.
- Familiarity with secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud) is a plus.
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security tasks.
Soft Skills:
- Strong ability to collaborate with developers and provide security guidance in a constructive manner.
- Excellent communication skills, including technical reporting and vulnerability documentation.
- Analytical mindset with a passion for improving software security and reducing risk exposure.
The typical base pay range for this role is between $113K - $146K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.
MUFG Benefits Summary
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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