Application Security Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Application Security Engineer to strengthen secure server baselines and manage IAM, CI/CD security, and incident response. You will perform SAST/DAST/SCA assessments and coordinate remediation across applications, APIs, databases, and infrastructure.

The role requires strong security knowledge, cloud and container experience, and the ability to integrate controls into development lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of application security concepts and practices.
• Proficiency with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
• Experience managing AWS IAM Idaas solutions and practices.
• Experience integrating security into the development lifecycle via CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain secure server baselines (Windows, Linux, Cloud) per CIS Benchmarks.
• Conduct SAST, DAST, and SCA assessments for in-house and third-party apps.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities across apps, APIs, databases, and infra.
• Manage Identity & Access Management including MFA, service accounts, API keys.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents affecting servers and apps.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines with container scanning and secrets management.
• Ensure security logs, EDR/HIDS telemetry, and app events feed SIEM.
• Review server, app, Docker, and Kubernetes configs to mitigate risks.
• Support patching, threat modeling, and secure release processes.
• Develop security standards, procedures, and docs; provide risk-based recommendations.

Skills

Application security

SAST/DAST/SCA

AWS IAM Idaas

CI/CD security

SIEM monitoring

Tools

SAST tools

DAST tools

SCA tools

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Application Security Engineer

Location: Houston,TX
Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $75/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application security concepts and practices, with a focus on implementing and maintaining secure server baselines, conducting security assessments, and managing identity and access controls. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks across various platforms and applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain secure server baselines (Windows, Linux, Cloud) aligned with CIS Benchmarks and security standards.
• Conduct Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) assessments for in house and third party applications.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, databases, and infrastructure.
• Manage Identity & Access Management (IAM), including privileged access, service accounts, API keys, and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Investigate and respond to server and application security incidents.
• Integrate security controls into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, including container scanning and secrets management.
• Ensure security logs, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)/Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) telemetry, and application events are integrated with the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
• Review server, application, Docker, and Kubernetes configurations to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Support patch management, security reviews, threat modeling, and secure release processes.
• Develop security standards, procedures, and technical documentation; provide risk based recommendations to stakeholders.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong understanding of application security concepts and practices.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
• Proficiency in managing AWS IAM Idaas solutions and practices.
• Experience with CI/CD Pipeline tools and integrating security into the development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with security logging and monitoring tools, particularly SIEM.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud security practices and tools.
• Knowledge of Docker security and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Threat Modelling methodologies.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.