Senior Application Security Engineer

ADP • Alpharetta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

ADP is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to secure its software supply chain by assessing, governing, and mitigating risks associated with open-source software. This role involves partnering closely with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to drive secure open-source software (OSS) adoption at scale.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, or software supply chain security.
• Hands-on experience with SBOMs, OSS scanning tools, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with JFrog or Sonatype artifact repository platforms.
• Strong background in cloud-native security and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of OWASP, NIST, and secure SDLC practices.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, etc.) are a plus.
• Python programming experience.
• npm / Node.js ecosystems experience.
• AWS, Kubernetes, SQL experience.
• JFrog Artifactory/Xray, Sonatype Nexus/Lifecycle experience.
• Amazon QuickSight, Prometheus experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and analyze SBOMs and conduct OSS security assessments using tools like Snyk and Syft.
• Evaluate and onboard security tools through POCs.
• Build and operate cloud-based data pipelines to identify vulnerabilities, license risks, and supply chain threats.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate security risk to engineering teams and leadership.
• Design and integrate OSS security tooling, including JFrog Artifactory/Xray or Sonatype Nexus/Lifecycle.
• Partner with engineering teams to guide secure open-source usage and remediation.
• Support incident response efforts, including zero-day vulnerability management.
• Create OSS security standards, documentation, and training materials.

What This Job Offers

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