Application Security Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking an Application Security Engineer for a 100% remote role in the U.S. This full-time position requires 6+ years of experience and offers a salary range of $85,000–$105,000 per year.

The role focuses on embedding security across the SDLC, identifying vulnerabilities, and reducing risk while enabling rapid software delivery. Qualifications include strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, code review across multiple languages, and experience with SAST/DAST/SCA in CI/CD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 6+ years of application security or security engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, common vulnerability classes, and modern exploit patterns.
• Hands-on experience performing code review across at least two major languages.
• Deep familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and CI/CD-integrated security tooling.
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and cryptographic primitives.
• Experience with cloud security and modern infrastructure controls.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for tooling and automation.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and partner with engineering teams to design secure systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities and reduce risk across our application portfolio.
• Balance hands-on offensive and defensive work with clear communication to avoid slowing development.

Skills

OWASP Top 10

Code review (multi-language)

SAST/DAST tooling

Cloud security

Crypto primitives

Authn/Authz

Scripting language

Agile/Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Application Security Engineer – Remote

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Job Title: Application Security Engineer

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)

Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2

Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 Annually

Experience Required: 6+ years

Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.

Job Summary: We are looking for an Application Security Engineer to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, partnering with engineering teams to design secure systems, identify vulnerabilities, and reduce risk across our application portfolio. The role blends hands‑on offensive and defensive skills with strong communication and collaboration, helping development teams build secure software efficiently rather than slowing them down. The ideal candidate brings deep technical security expertise, strong software engineering fundamentals, and a track record of shipping security improvements that meaningfully reduce risk in production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Five or more years of application security or security engineering experience
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, common vulnerability classes, and modern exploit patterns
• Hands‑on experience performing code review across at least two major languages
• Deep familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and CI/CD‑integrated security tooling
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and cryptographic primitives
• Experience with cloud security and modern infrastructure controls
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for tooling and automation
• Experience working closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GWAPT, or CISSP
• Experience with offensive security tooling and red‑team operations
• Bug bounty experience, public CVEs, or open‑source security contributions
• Familiarity with AI/LLM application security considerations
• Exposure to regulated industries with strict compliance requirements

Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.