Senior Application Security Engineer

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

4d•$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle across Dell Medical School's cloud, platform, and enterprise application environments, including Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Cloud, and other cloud platforms. This role partners with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical, research, and operational teams to strengthen application security, support secure software delivery, and reduce organizational risk while enabling innovation across academic, research, and healthcare environments. The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle across cloud, platform, and enterprise application environments. This role leads secure code review, application security testing, vulnerability management, cloud security assessments, and secure development initiatives while partnering with development teams to ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 requirements. The position supports applications developed for academic, research, and clinical environments, including biomedical systems operating within healthcare settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in application security, secure code review, penetration testing, or secure software development
Hands-on experience using Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit for application security testing and vulnerability validation
Experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools such as Checkmarx, Veracode, SonarQube, or similar platforms
Experience securing Microsoft Azure and other cloud environments
Experience implementing secure coding practices across common programming languages and web application frameworks
Knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) methodologies
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with software developers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, and business stakeholders
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare or higher education environments
Knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 security frameworks
Experience securing Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Cloud, SaaS/PaaS platforms, and cloud-native applications
Familiarity with AI/ML security concepts, including model security, data governance, prompt injection risks, and adversarial attacks
Experience supporting robotics, robotic process automation (RPA), biomedical systems, or connected medical devices
Experience integrating application security testing into QA processes, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience performing application threat modeling, secure architecture reviews, and third-party risk assessments (TPRM)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) standards supporting Azure-hosted applications, Adobe Experience Cloud, and other internally managed platforms
Support secure software development for academic, research, and clinical applications, with an emphasis on higher-risk clinical systems
Perform manual and automated secure code reviews for internally developed applications, identifying vulnerabilities aligned with the OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25
Integrate Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) into CI/CD pipelines
Partner with software developers to remediate vulnerabilities and promote secure coding practices through guidance and education
Configure and operate Burp Suite Professional/Enterprise for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and authorized penetration testing
Utilize OWASP ZAP for automated and on-demand application security scanning
Perform controlled validation testing using Metasploit during authorized penetration testing engagements
Triage, prioritize, and track remediation efforts through a risk-based vulnerability management process
Coordinate security testing schedules with application owners to minimize operational disruption
Support QA and automated testing initiatives validating application security controls throughout deployment pipelines
Assess Microsoft Azure and other cloud environments for security posture, including identity and access management, network segmentation, and resource-level security controls
Review Adobe Experience Cloud and SaaS/PaaS integrations to ensure secure configuration and appropriate data protection
Support secure API design, authentication, authorization, and data validation practices
Recommend improvements that strengthen cloud and enterprise application security architecture
Assess the security of AI/ML models, data pipelines, and AI-enabled applications
Review secure integration of generative AI tools, chatbots, and AI-driven APIs supporting institutional applications
Evaluate security controls for robotics programming, automation platforms, and robotic process automation (RPA) solutions
Support security assessments of biomedical systems and connected medical devices operating within clinical environments
Collaborate with research, innovation, and clinical teams to embed secure development practices throughout AI and robotics initiatives
Align application security practices with HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 requirements
Support third-party risk assessments (TPRM) and application security reviews
Participate in audit activities, including HITRUST readiness assessments
Develop and maintain application security policies, standards, and procedures
Partner with Cybersecurity Analysts on threat modeling, incident response, and architecture reviews for new applications and integrations
Collaborate with the campus Information Security Office (ISO) to support application security standards, risk assessments, vulnerability management, and coordinated incident response
Work closely with Infrastructure, Development, and Platform Engineering teams to integrate security throughout project lifecycles
Communicate technical findings, security risks, and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure
Perform related duties as assigned