Early-Stage AppSec Engineer — Build Secure Systems

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking an Application Security Engineer in Tulsa, Oklahoma to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.

The role offers ownership in an early-stage company with opportunities to shape security disciplines and build scalable systems. You will translate company priorities into clear plans, work autonomously, and collaborate across functions to deliver complete outcomes while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability relevant to risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the Application Security Engineer scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, make progress independently, and document decisions.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities may evolve.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, security, accessibility, and inclusive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.
• Translate the priorities of the Application Security Engineer role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking an Application Security Engineer in Tulsa, Oklahoma to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity, controls, and secure-by-design practices.

The role offers ownership in an early-stage company with opportunities to shape security disciplines and build scalable systems. You will translate company priorities into clear plans, work autonomously, and collaborate across functions to deliver complete outcomes while