Application Security Engineer / 1st hire

Jobs via Dice; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A large HR and consulting company is seeking an Application Security Engineer to be the first hire in this space. This fully remote position requires overseeing internal applications while conducting security assessments and integrating security processes within development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in application security, including managing enterprise environments and experience with relevant tools and frameworks.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Lead threat modeling initiatives and create security policies.

Skills

Application Security

Security Vulnerabilities

SAST and DAST tooling

Communication

Education

CISSP

CEH

OSCP

CSSLP

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

SonarQube

Job description

Application Security Engineer / 1st hire

Application Security Engineer / 1st hire

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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