Application Security Engineer 1

Bloomberg Industry Group • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

As an Application Security Engineer I, you will be part of a team responsible for ensuring the security of applications, conducting security assessments, and implementing security controls. You will work closely with developers, providing guidance on secure coding practices, and working to integrate security into our CI/CD pipelines. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates beginning their Application Security career and looking to grow into a seasoned Application Security Engineer.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Ambition to learn and grow into AI Security and Security Engineering.
• Exposure to security testing tools like SAST, DAST, SCA, and/or vulnerability management platforms.
• An associate's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ , CompTIA Pentest+, Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with: CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Cloud environments (AWS) Secure coding or code review Security automation or scripting
• Participation in security communities, Capture The Flag (CTF) events, open-source contributions, or similar skill-building activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in application security practices such as: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Penetration Testing
• Participate in vulnerability management processes.
• Assist in the development, deployment and automation of security tools, scripts, and processes.
• Collaborate with software engineers to design, implement, and review security features in applications.
• Support the identification and resolution of security incidents as part of the incident response team.
• Stay current on emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, and tooling to continuously elevate Application Security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree