Application Security Engineer / 1st hire

Motion Recruitment; Addison (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Application Security Engineer to be the first App Sec hire for a large HR consulting company. This fully remote role involves overseeing internal applications, conducting security assessments, and developing robust security practices, making it a pivotal position within the security team.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in application security.
• Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities and familiarity with OWASP Top 10.
• Experience with secure development frameworks and methodologies like DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in internal applications.
• Integrate security into the SDLC and develop security policies.
• Lead threat modeling initiatives and risk assessments.

Skills

Application security

Security testing tools

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CSSLP)

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

SonarQube

Job description

Application Security Engineer / 1st hire

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Application Security Engineer / 1st hire

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A large HR and consulting company is looking for an Application Security Engineer with a strong background in development, code assessments, and pen testing. You'll be the first App Sec hire and oversee the company's internal applications so previous experience in a small security team, overseeing enterprise environments is a big plus. You'll integrate security into the SDLC, conduct security assessments, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, develop security policies and standards, and lead threat modeling initiatives and risk assessments.

deal candidates have experience with SAST and DAST tooling, conducting code reviews, working closely with development teams, scanning vulnerabilities, and cloud technologies.

This Role Is Fully Remote. Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in application security
• Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities, including familiarity with OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE, and the CVE database.
• Proficiency with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, or SonarQube.
• Experience with secure development frameworks and methodologies (e.g., DevSecOps, Agile).
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CSSLP) are highly desirable.
  
  

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options
  
  

Posted By: Chip Chang

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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