Application Security Engineer (Remote in the U.S.)

Role and responsibilities

• Run client SAST, DAST, and SCA tools, review outputs and provide recommendations
• Implement integrations for tools into pipelines, ticketing systems, etc.
• Collaborate with developers to provide secure design guidance and remediation strategies
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (i.e. GitHub) and integrating software security tools into the development workflow
• Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices
• Manage, maintain and operate application security tooling, including configuration, tuning, and automation

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an Application Security focused position. Prior experience in a software development role preferred.
• Experience with multiple SAST/DAST/SCA Application Security tools (Checkmarx, Veracode, Synk, Invicti, Semgrep, Blackduck, etc.)
• Manual testing tools such as Burp Suite Pro
• Experience with the integration of tools into development pipelines
• Experience understanding and mitigating Application Security related vulnerabilities
• Experience with reviewing source code written in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C#
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline tools and processes (e.g. Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Bamboo, etc.)
• Secure Development Lifecycles and experience remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools
• Information Systems architecture, security control design, and development experience
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.