Implement DevSecOps/AppSec automation: integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA into CI/CD, tune scanners to reduce false positives, deploy hardened baselines, and provide code-level remediation guidance for Java and Python teams.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Middle Application Security Engineer to execute hands-on DevSecOps work across CI/CD pipeline security integration, vulnerability management tooling, and automated hardened baseline deployment within a large-scale financial services security program. You will write Python scripts to integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA gates into CI/CD pipelines, tune scanning tools to reduce false positives, and provide code-level remediation guidance to Java and Python development teams. The role requires 3–5 years of combined software engineering and AppSec experience.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Write and maintain the scripts necessary to integrate security gates such as SAST, DAST, and SCA into CI/CD pipelines;
- Continuously tune and configure existing security scanning tools to eliminate false positives and deliver high-confidence alerts;
- Assist in coding and deploying automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns;
- Work directly with product development teams to provide actionable, code-level remediation guidance in Java and Python.
MUST HAVES
- You must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (e.g., Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD), as we are unable to sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time;
- 3–5 years of commercial experience blending software engineering and DevSecOps/AppSec;
- Solid coding proficiency in Python for automation and scripting;
- Ability to comfortably read and navigate Java source code;
- Working knowledge of modern CI/CD orchestration tools;
- Practical experience interacting with vulnerability scoring frameworks;
- Ability to operate with minimal supervision on day-to-day execution and reliably complete complex scripting and integration tasks;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Hands-on experience with CNAPP or ASPM platforms such as Wiz;
- Basic understanding of application threat modeling.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.
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