Application Security Engineer - Chandler, AZ

Motion Recruitment; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Application Security Engineer to embed security best practices across the software development lifecycle. You will review design patterns, perform code reviews for vulnerabilities, and work with developers to implement secure coding and remediation.

You’ll manage SAST/DAST tools, define security requirements with product and engineering teams, and help automate secure deployment pipelines while delivering security training and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on code analysis (SAST/DAST) and vulnerability scanning experience.
• Secure coding practices across Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience automating CI/CD pipelines with security controls.
• Ability to triage, remediate, and document vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze application code to detect security issues and fix vulnerabilities.
• Define and refine security policies, standards, and procedures for the development process.
• Implement and monitor automated security checks in CI/CD environments.
• Conduct hands-on penetration testing and red team exercises.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions for developers on best security practices.
• Maintain records of assessments, reporting, and remediation tracking.

Skills

AppSec fundamentals

SAST/DAST

Secure coding

CI/CD security

Vulnerability triage

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

A rapidly growing technology-centric company in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Application Security (App Sec) Engineer to add deep expertise to its security engineering function. As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a vital role in embedding security best practices within the full software development lifecycle, protecting critical business applications from evolving threats and vulnerabilities.

In this position, you’ll be engaged in reviewing design patterns, conducting code reviews for potential vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations to developers for secure coding. Your responsibilities will span managing static and dynamic analysis tools, collaborating with product and engineering teams to define application security requirements, validating remediation efforts, and implementing secure deployment pipelines. You will also work to automate repetitive security tasks, deliver security-focused training, and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate security standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• In-depth knowledge of application security fundamentals and familiarity with modern threat landscapes
• Hands-on experience with code analysis (SAST/DAST), vulnerability scanning solutions, and penetration testing techniques
• Skilled in secure coding practices for multiple languages (such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript)
• Experience designing and automating CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls
• Capable of working with teams to triage, remediate, and document vulnerabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of cloud-native application security with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with OWASP Top Ten, SANS CWE, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, etc.)
• Experience conducting threat modeling sessions and architecture risk reviews
• Hold security certifications (e.g., CSSLP, CEH, OSCP, or similar)

Core Responsibilities

Daily Responsibilities

100% Hands On

• Analyze application code to detect security issues and collaborate on fixing vulnerabilities
• Define and refine security policies, standards, and procedures for the development process
• Implement and monitor automated security checks in CI/CD environments
• Conduct hands-on penetration testing and red team exercises
• Deliver training and awareness sessions for developers on best security practices
• Maintain records of assessments, reporting, and remediation tracking

The Offer

Eligible for bonus or commission

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis