Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote US)

Experian Health; Costa Mesa (CA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to enhance security practices within the Secure Development Lifecycle. In this remote role, you will collaborate with software engineers to assess risks and implement robust security measures. Your expertise in application security and DevSecOps will be crucial in integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers a flexible work environment and a competitive compensation package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about security and technology.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Matching 401K

Flexible work environment

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application security and risk management.
• Proficiency in secure development practices and DevSecOps tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Enterprise-level application security

Risk management methodologies

DevSecOps practices

Project management

Technical requirements analysis

Tools

SAST

SCA

DAST

IAST

RASP

Job description

Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote US)

• Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Role Type: Remote
• Job Posting - Salary Range: $87,248 - $151,230
• Schedule: Full Time

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.

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.

Minimum requirements include:

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise-level application security, with knowledge of MITRE, OWASP, SafeCode, and risk management methodologies.
• Experience in AppSec or DevSecOps, collaborating with developers to adopt secure development practices. Proficiency with SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, RASP, and other DevSecOps tools.
• Solid background in software development, familiar with development lifecycle processes and technologies, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud architectures.
• Experience overseeing the integration of cross-functional applications across business units.
• Strong business and technical requirements analysis skills, along with project management experience.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits: full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment: remote, hybrid, or in-office
• Flexible time off: volunteer days, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

At Experian, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Please inform us of any accommodations needed.