Security Test Automation Engineer

Colgate • Piscataway, NJ

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an innovative DevSecOps Automation Engineer to bake security directly into our QA lifecycle. In this role, you will apply your deep knowledge of cloud architecture and InfoSec to automate security checks for high-volume eCommerce sites. You will leverage AI tools, implement AppSec frameworks, and ensure that our business innovations are secure from day one.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Application Security, DevOps, or specialized QA Automation with a heavy emphasis on security and cloud infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry certifications are highly desirable (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure Security certifications, CISSP, CEH, or DevSecOps specific credentials)
• Foundational knowledge of security testing (SAST/DAST) tools and concepts.
• Experience or strong interest in integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic understanding of cloud architecture and core Information Security principles.
• Good collaboration and communication skills to work with security and QA teams.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and scripting (e.g., for common vulnerabilities like OWASP Top 10).

Responsibilities

• Deep expertise in automating security checks (SAST/DAST) within high-traffic, consumer-facing eCommerce environments.
• Experience integrating tools like Wiz, Snyk, or GitGuardian into daily testing cycles.
• A strong grasp of Cloud Architecture and broad Information Security principles to ensure robust, secure deployments and protect customer transaction data.
• Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI tools to perform predictive risk analysis on new code commits.
• The ability to act as the primary technical liaison between our Application Security and Quality Assurance teams, creating automated security regression tests targeting common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with applying manual or automated penetration testing techniques to uncover complex flaws in critical eCommerce flows.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with business leaders to align security practices with the strategic direction and feature roadmap of our eCommerce platforms.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

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