Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote US)

Experian; Costa Mesa (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing application security within the Secure Development Lifecycle. This remote position offers the opportunity to collaborate with talented software engineers and leadership to mitigate security risks effectively. You will implement and manage security tools, ensuring seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to employee well-being, this organization fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about security and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Great compensation package and bonus plan

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

Matching 401K

Flexible work environment

Flexible time off including volunteer time off

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in application security with strong understanding of MITRE and OWASP.
• Experience in DevSecOps and collaborating with developers on secure practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to assess risks and customize security solutions.
• Implement security tools and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Enterprise-level application security

MITRE

OWASP

Risk management methodologies

DevSecOps

SAST

DAST

Software development lifecycle

Project management

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Chef

Puppet

Ansible

Nexus

Artifactory

NPM

Job description

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

In this remote role, reporting to the Director of Application Security, you will work with software engineers and leadership to address security risks and provide mitigation recommendations within the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

You will do this by:

• Collaborating with development teams to understand their needs, assess risks, and customize solutions.
• Implementing and managing security tools (SAST, SCA, DAST) and integrating solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
• Reviewing applications against common flaws (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and providing visibility to senior management.
• Working with Risk & Compliance teams on audits (e.g., SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) and recommending relevant policies.
• Defining security guardrails through automated tool policies, SLAs, and custom rules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in enterprise-level application security, with a strong understanding of MITRE, OWASP, SafeCode, and risk management methodologies related to integration/software testing.
• Experience in AppSec or DevSecOps, collaborating with developers to adopt and mature secure development practices. Proficiency with SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, RASP, and other DevSecOps tools, including deploying, maintaining, operating, and improving these tools.
• Solid background in software development, familiar with development lifecycle processes and technologies. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related technologies (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Maven, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Nexus, Artifactory, NPM) and cloud-based architectures.
• Experience overseeing the integration of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems.
• Expertise in business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
• Project management skills and substantial exposure to project-based work structures and lifecycle models.
• Experience understanding and addressing end-user needs and requirements.

Additional Information

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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