Application Security Engineer

Responsible for working with Clearwater Analytics development teams to ensure security is injected into the software development lifecycle and products are secure. This role will focus on implementing, enforcing and validating secure coding practices and engaging directly in application security reviews, threat modeling and ownership over application security vulnerability management.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in projects and penetration test engagements
• Engage in application security reviews and threat modeling, including code review and dynamic testing.
• Ability to suggest and implement improvements to existing processes/tooling.
• Ongoing facilitation of application security vulnerability management
• Advise and support development teams in the area of application security
• Demonstrate professional application of information security, compliance, assurance and/or other security practices and principles.
• Up to date on evolving threats and security vulnerabilities
• Ability to assess risk based on a given risk assessment framework
• Actively seeks out opportunities to improve key systems, does not need to be directed on a daily basis.
• Can help organize a group and coordinate projects or resolution of issues.
• Assists in definition, documentation, and evolution of best practices for application security program
• Goes above and beyond basic requirements to support their own team and others.
• Helps to identify key gaps in security and tooling functionality that will drive significant improvement in application security
• Has the ability to take an assignment, project or problem and define, lead and implement a solution to completion.

Requirements:  

• Prior experience working in Application Security.
• Understanding of vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, encryption technologies, intrusion detection, incident response
• Proven hands-on experience with security tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Kali Linux
• Working knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and how to apply the standard to minimize security risk.
• Understanding of security best practices and how to implement them at an enterprise level.
• Basic coding skills – SQL, Python, other scripting languages.
• Knowledge of secure coding principles and experience with code review processes.
• Understanding of common Information Security concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Strong aptitude for problem solving, math, and communication
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skill

Desired Experience or Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related area of study
• Five years of information security experience
• Experience in at least one programming language
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, and/or Java
• Industry certifications in cyber security incident management
• Application Development experience
• SANS GIAC, CEH, CompTIA Security+

Salary Range

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.