Application Security Engineer - Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

Zelis Healthcare, LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 160,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health benefits

Job summary

Zelis Healthcare, LLC is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer focusing on Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to strengthen the software supply chain. You will work with CI/CD pipelines, triage vulnerabilities, and implement security controls across the SDLC.

Ideal candidates have extensive AppSec experience, implementation skills for SCA tooling, and familiarity with AI/LLM-based security scanning tools. Strong collaboration with developers and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across AppSec domains.
• Experience integrating SCA into CI/CD pipelines and vulnerability triage.
• Experience with open-source governance and license compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and optimization of SCA solutions across enterprise apps.
• Integrate and automate SCA tools within CI/CD pipelines for continuous security validation.
• Analyze vulnerabilities to determine exploitability and business impact.
• Develop and enforce open-source governance policies.
• Provide security guidance to development teams.

Skills

AppSec experience

SCA

CI/CD

Vulnerability management

Open-source governance

Java

Python

C++

Ruby

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Synk

Black Duck

Mend

Veracode

Checkmarx ONE

Artifactory

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

Position Overview

Zelis is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer with deep expertise in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to strengthen the security of our software supply chain and reduce risks associated with open-source and third-party software components in internally developed applications. This role will help integrate scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines and partner with developers, engineering teams to triage vulnerabilities to embed security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience integrating SCA and application security tooling into CI/CD pipelines, evaluating vulnerability exploitability, managing open-source license compliance, and enabling developers to build secure applications at scale. Experience with AI/LLM-focused security scanning tools and emerging application security technologies is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• 8+ years of experience in various AppSec domains
• Lead the implementation and optimization of Software Composition Analysis (SCA) solutions to identify vulnerabilities, license compliance issues, and software supply chain risks across enterprise applications.
• Establish and maintain processes for managing risks associated with open-source and third-party software dependencies.
• Integrate and automate SCA and application security tools within CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous security validation throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Deploy and manage security platforms such as Synk, Black Duck, Mend, Veracode, Checkmarx ONE, experience with any emerging AI/LLM-based security scanning solutions would be desirable.
• Experience embedding security guardrails into build pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. Artifactory integration experience in the pipeline and developer workflows would be desirable.
• Analyze identified vulnerabilities to determine exploitability, reachability, and potential business impact.
• Perform risk-based prioritization of findings, focusing remediation efforts on vulnerabilities that pose the greatest threat to the organization.
• Validate findings to reduce false positives and improve overall vulnerability management effectiveness.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce open-source software governance policies.
• Provide technical guidance, security coding and best practices to development teams.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, C++, Ruby.
• Strong understanding of how third-party packages are integrated through external public repos (e.g., npm for JavaScript, pip for Python, Maven/Gradle for Java).
• Knowledge of application security best practices and industry standards, including OWASP Top 10, Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), Software Supply Chain Security principles, Vulnerability Management frameworks.

Professional Skills

• Excellent communication, strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving security threats and technologies.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

We are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In‑office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies. While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in‑office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.

Base Salary Range

$127,000.00 - $160,550.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job‑related and industry‑related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full‑time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well‑being, and financial protection. The US‑based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.