Security Engineer

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to strengthen secure baselines, assess applications, and manage IAM. You will drive secure CI/CD integration, container security, and incident response across cloud and on-prem environments.

The role emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, collaboration with development teams, and adherence to security standards and best practices. Strong communication skills and relevant certifications are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 12 years of application security experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP/CEH/CASE preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain secure server baselines per CIS benchmarks.
• Conduct SAST/DAST/SCA assessments for apps and infra.
• Identify and coordinate remediation across apps, APIs, databases, and infra.
• Manage IAM including MFA and privileged access.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and logging.
• Coordinate patch management and security reviews.

Skills

Application security concepts

SAST/DAST/SCA tools

AWS IAM & CI/CD security

Docker/Kubernetes security

Security logging & SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

AWS IAM

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application security concepts and practices, with a focus on implementing and maintaining secure server baselines, conducting security assessments, and managing identity and access controls.

This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks across various platforms and applications.

Responsibilities :

• Implement and maintain secure server baselines (Windows, Linux, Cloud) aligned with CIS Benchmarks and security standards.
• Conduct Static Application Security Testing (SAST) , Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) , and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) assessments for in house and third party applications.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, databases, and infrastructure.
• Manage Identity Access Management (IAM) , including privileged access, service accounts, API keys, and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Investigate and respond to server and application security incidents.
• Integrate security controls into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, including container scanning and secrets management.
• Ensure security logs, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)/Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) telemetry, and application events are integrated with the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
• Review server, application, Docker, and Kubernetes configurations to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Support patch management, security reviews, threat modeling, and secure release processes. Develop security standards, procedures, and technical documentation; provide risk based recommendations to stakeholders.

Mandatory Skills :

• Strong understanding of application security concepts and practices.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
• Proficiency in managing AWS IAM Idaas solutions and practices. Experience with CI/CD Pipeline tools and integrating security into the development lifecycle. Familiarity with security logging and monitoring tools, particularly SIEM. Preferred Skills Experience with cloud security practices and tools. Knowledge of Docker security and Kubernetes .
• Familiarity with Threat Modelling methodologies. Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in application security or related fields.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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