Application Security Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) in New York City seeks an Application Security Engineer to safeguard city digital infrastructure. You will perform SAST, DAST, and manual reviews, guide code remediation with agency developers, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience; work may include nights or weekends in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of full‑time related experience are required.
• Experience with application security assessments and secure coding practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute application security assessments within the SSAP framework.
• Perform SAST, DAST, and manual reviews to validate vulnerabilities.
• Operate SCA tools to monitor open‑source component risks.
• Conduct threat modeling during design to identify security flaws.
• Provide remediation guidance to agency development teams.

Skills

Threat modeling

Secure coding

CI/CD collaboration

Security assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Job description

• Salary Band: $125,000 to $150,000
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 135,000

Job Description

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

Cyber Command is charged with protecting all City systems against cyber threats, including systems that deliver vital services to New Yorkers. Headed by the Chief Information Security Officer of the City of New York, we provide in-depth support to over 100 agencies and offices to protect, detect, identify, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.

The Application Security Engineer will play a core operational role in safeguarding the city's digital infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks across software applications. This role will execute key functions of the Software Security Assurance Program (SSAP) and involves using SAST, DAST, and SCA methodologies to uncover vulnerabilities, conduct manual application security reviews, perform threat modeling, and partner directly with agency developers to guide code‑level remediation.

Responsibilities

• Execute application security assessments within the Software Security Assurance Program (SSAP) to verify that web applications, APIs, and mobile systems meet city security standards prior to deployment.
• Perform SAST, DAST, and manual security reviews to validate vulnerabilities, eliminate false positives, and prioritize findings based on operational risk.
• Operate Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools to monitor, track, and drive remediation of open-source and third‑party software component vulnerabilities.
• Conduct structured threat modeling and logic reviews on assigned applications during the design phase to help identify security flaws before code is written.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for agency development teams, delivering clear, actionable remediation guidance and secure coding advice.
• Assist in configuring and integrating automated security scanning tools into agency CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab) to support DevSecOps practices.
• Conduct security reviews of third‑party vendor solutions and web APIs (OAuth, REST) to verify alignment with city security policies and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the maintenance of secure coding guidelines, application security documentation, and training materials for agency development staff.

HOURS/SHIFT: Day – Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

WORK LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622

OTI participates in E-Verify

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full‑time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,..

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.