Application Security Engineer

Open Systems Technologies; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join our Iselin, NJ team. The role requires local candidates and two days per week onsite, with compensation in the $140k–$180k range.

Responsibilities include performing security scanning of applications and APIs, triaging findings, and driving threat modelling throughout the SDLC. Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in application security with focus on testing and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with application security tools.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and mitigations.
• Experience with threat modelling methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross functional teams.
• Strong understanding of risk management.
• Degree in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CEH, CSSLP) or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Application Security scans on applications and APIs to identify vulnerabilities.
• Triage security findings and collaborate with development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Drive threat modelling as part of the SDLC and develop threat models for critical applications.
• Conduct security reviews and provide guidance on security requirements for new features and projects.
• Assist in the selection and rollout of new application security tools, processes, and standards.

Skills

Application security testing

Vulnerability management

Threat modelling

Security tooling

Communication & collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAST tools

DAST tools

Threat modelling tools

Job description

A financial firm is looking for an Application Security Engineer to join their team in Iselin, NJ.

Compensation: $140-180k

MUST be local to Iselin, NJ - 2 days/week onsite

US Citizens/GC Holders Only

Responsibilities

• Perform Application Security scans on applications and APIs to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses
• Triage security findings and collaborate with development teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities
• Drive threat modelling as a standard part of the SDLC, and develop and maintain threat models for critical applications, identifying potential security risks and proposing mitigations
• Conduct security reviews and provide guidance on security requirements for new features and projects
• Assist in the analysis, selection and rollout of new application security tools, processes, and standards

Qualifications

• Experience in application security with a focus on application security testing and vulnerability management
• Hands-on experience with Application Security tools
• Strong understanding of common application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques
• Experience with threat modelling methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
• Strong understanding of risk management
• Degree in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)
• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CEH, CSSLP) or equivalent is preferred