Application Security Engineer

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Application Security Engineer to strengthen and expand our security posture across the software development lifecycle. Based in Atlanta, GA, you will collaborate with development, engineering, product, and other teams to drive secure practices within GP Cyber Security.

You will work within a team focused on vulnerabilities, risk-based insights, and remediation across the enterprise. Expect three days in office per week with strong emphasis on training and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience testing web applications with modern frameworks (React.js, Next.js, ASP.NET).
• Ability to analyze code and prioritize findings using SAST/DAST/ASCE.
• Proficiency in languages like Python, PowerShell, C#, Java and modern dev practices.

Responsibilities

• Embed security standards into development processes.
• Identify vulnerabilities, prioritize findings, and guide mitigations.
• Lead training on secure coding, threat modeling, and risk assessment.
• Mature application security testing platforms and work with developers on findings.
• Conduct proactive code reviews and strengthen the Secure Development Lifecycle.

Skills

Web security testing

CI/CD

Cloud security

Tools

GHAS

Orca

Job description

Your Job

As the Application Security Engineer, you will be dedicated to strengthening and expanding our application security posture. You will collaborate closely with development, engineering, product, and other teams during every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and your insights will influence broader security initiatives throughout the organization. Within the GP Cyber Security Organization, this position is crucial in shaping the future of security at Georgia-Pacific. You will be part of a larger team comprised of Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Application Security, and GRC capabilities.

This role is based in Atlanta, GA at the GP HQ on Peachtree St. Expectation is three days in office per week.

Our Team

The Application Security team within GP Cyber Security is focused on reducing risk across the software development lifecycle by embedding secure development practices, operating our application security testing platforms, and driving vulnerability remediation. We partner closely with development, engineering, and product teams to deliver risk‑based insights that enable secure, profitable business decisions. The team manages and tunes our application security tooling and collaborates with stakeholders onboarding applications into those tools to identify vulnerabilities and drive timely remediation across the enterprise.

What You Will Do

• Partner with development teams to embed security standards and best practices into their work processes
• Identify web application vulnerabilities, prioritize and risk-adjust findings, consult on mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution
• Demonstrate self‑motivation and direction while applying strong organizational and project management skills to plan, execute, and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Design and deliver training sessions for developers and stakeholders on secure coding practices, threat modeling, and risk assessment
• Mature our Application Security Testing (GHAS/Orca) platforms, collaborating with developers to address findings and minimize false positives
• Lead proactive code reviews to pinpoint vulnerabilities while refining and incorporating the Secure Development Lifecycle into our engineering processes
• Offer specialized application security guidance on projects, system issues, and in stakeholder meetings, including guidance on relevant industry standards and practices such as OWASP and CIS
• Assist in developing and maintaining an ongoing security assurance program, including appropriate scripts and monitoring capabilities to verify security effectiveness, analyze data, develop trend analysis, and ensure compliance with existing standards, policies, and procedures
• Conduct technical security risk assessments with internal and external resources as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience testing and identifying vulnerabilities in web applications that utilize industry-standard frameworks such as React.js, Next.js, ASP.NET, and the .NET Framework
• Experience analyzing code and prioritizing findings using SAST, SCA, and DAST for security vulnerabilities
• Experience with programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, C#, Java) and modern development practices such as CI/CD, containers, microservices, and infrastructure-as-code
• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure), including IAM, security groups, and other native cloud security controls
• Experience partnering across teams and influencing without direct authority to achieve business outcomes
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with citizen development within ServiceNow
• Experience troubleshooting network security controls, firewalls, and remote access technologies
• Experience aggregating data from various sources for security analysis and reporting (e.g., scripting, SQL, PowerShell, Python, .NET, Java, JavaScript, Go)
• Experience building tools utilizing AI, LLM, machine learning, and code analysis platforms
• Application security certifications (e.g., EC-Council Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), etc.)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or comparable certification

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf