Application Security Engineer

Kestra Holdings • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Application Security Engineer will be pivotal in integrating security into our development and operations processes. As an expert in development and security, the ideal candidate will foster a culture of shared security responsibility across the entire organization. This position requires a balance of application security know-how and some DevOps experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience in a similar role.
• A strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in Python and basic Javascript, Bash, Powershell, and C# knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and integrating security into DevOps processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security measures are embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Manage security tools and solutions.
• Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration tests.
• Integrate security tools, standards, and processes into the CI/CD pipeline and KPI reporting.
• Partner closely with IT and development teams to ensure secure architectural designs and to address application security concerns.
• Advocate for a strong security culture and provide development teams with secure coding training and resources to help them build secure applications from the start.
• Maintain DevSecOps and secure software development documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Stay up-to-updated with security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level