Application Security Engineer

U.S. Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 111,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Application Security Engineer, where you'll implement cutting-edge security solutions to protect digital assets and enhance developer experience. This role offers the chance to collaborate closely with development teams, driving security initiatives and risk management while fostering a culture of security awareness. You will have the opportunity to work with various security tools and technologies, ensuring compliance and optimizing security processes. Be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation and continuous improvement, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Basic term and optional term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

Paid vacation

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave accruals

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Application Security and DevOps.
• Advanced knowledge across security domain areas and cloud.

Responsibilities

• Implement application security solutions and automate scanning.
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance security processes.
• Manage security tools and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

SAST, SCA, and DAST toolsets

Development / Automation with Java

Development / Automation with Python

API and cloud technologies

CI / CD pipelines

Vulnerability Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fortify

Synopsis

Fossa

Web Inspect

GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at-all from Day One.

Job Description

Implements and supports application security solutions that scan and secure code, digital assets, and 3rd party libraries. Automates scanning by integrating security tools with CI / CD pipelines and processes to onboard, provision, and synchronize vulnerabilities to the enterprise ITSM system for remediation. Works closely with developers to ensure shift-left security, enhance developer experience and implement AppSec program maturity. Provides project leadership, security oversight, and risk management on security projects. Works to identify new security issues and risks and is involved in developing threat models & mitigation plans. Helps identify and document security objectives. Trains / mentors members of the team. Builds relationships and trust across the organization. Evaluates and recommends new and emerging security products and technologies. Works to develop and interpret security policies and procedures. Supports acquisition and vendor risk assessment due diligence. Proactively seeks solutions to mitigate risk and clearly communicate risks to the appropriate stakeholders.

• This position has the ability to sit remote

Basic Qualifications :

• Typically a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically five or more years of relevant Application security and DevOps experience
• Advanced technical and functional subject matter expert knowledge across security domain areas and cloud

Top 3 Skills :

• Experience with SAST, SCA, and DAST toolsets.
• Development / Automation experience with Java, Python, API, cloud & container technology.
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and Vulnerability Management.

Job Duties :

• Perform the daily operation and execution of application security-related tools, processes, and controls related to cyber defense initiatives.
• Work with development teams to onboard projects to SAST, OSA, DAST & IAST tools.
• Manage, update, and migrate on-prem and cloud container infrastructure that hosts security solutions.
• Collaborate with pipeline / CI-CD / DevOps teams.
• Coordinate and drive remediation of identified risks and control deficiencies.
• Optimize and shift left security processes to integrate security early in SDLC; recommend opportunities and solutions for continuous improvement and automation.
• Serve as a technical and functional subject matter expert across multiple security domain areas, raising awareness, and communicating security risks within the company.
• Support and participate in incident response and technical investigations as needed.
• Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and policies.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Hands-on experience with application security toolsets like Fortify, Synopsis, Fossa, Web Inspect, GitLab, and other tools in the space of SAST, SCA, IAST & DAST.
• Experience migrating and deploying solutions and services to Azure and AWS cloud.
• Experience running and managing workloads on Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker images, and HELM charts.
• Development / Automation experience with Java, Groovy, Python, API & SQL Database Technology.
• Experience managing CI / CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrable experience running vulnerability management and risk management programs across organizations and evangelizing best development practices.
• Knowledge of application threat modeling.
• Extensive knowledge of software licensing, product and vendor evaluation, technical troubleshooting, and software processing improvement.
• Working knowledge of IT audit and control, governance, asset management, change control, training delivery, and technical writing / documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of information security technologies and administration.
• Strong communication, agile project management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits :

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours) :

• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range : $111,605.00 - $131,300.00 - $144,430.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and / or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

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