Security Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Application Security Engineer to strengthen security across applications and infrastructure. The role focuses on secure baselines, SAST/DAST/SCA, IAM, CI/CD security, and incident response.

You will work with DevOps and development teams to implement risk-based controls and measurable security outcomes. A CISSP/CEH/CASE like certification and 12+ years of experience preferred; candidates with strong cloud and container security are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of application security experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CASE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAST/DAST/SCA and IAM, CI/CD security integration.
• Familiarity with cloud security practices and toolsets, including AWS IAM Idaas.
• Experience with NIST and ISO 27001 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain secure server baselines (Windows, Linux, Cloud) aligned with CIS Benchmarks.
• Conduct SAST, DAST, and SCA assessments for in-house and third-party applications.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities across apps, APIs, databases, and infrastructure.
• Manage Identity Access Management, including privileged access, service accounts, API keys, and MFA.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines with container scanning and secrets management.
• Ensure SIEM integration for security logs and telemetry, including EDR/HIDS events.
• Review configurations of servers, applications, Docker, and Kubernetes for risk.
• Support patch management, threat modelling, and secure release processes; produce technical docs.

Skills

SAST

DAST

SCA

AWS IAM Idaas

CI/CD security

SIEM

Docker security

Kubernetes

Threat modelling

NIST ISO27001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS IAM Idaas

CI/CD tools

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.