What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Security Engineer position at Open Systems Technologies?
A financial firm is looking for an Application Security Engineer to join their team in Iselin, NJ or NYC.
Compensation: $200K
Responsibilities:
- Perform Application Security scans on applications and APIs to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses
- Triage security findings and collaborate with development teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities
- Drive threat modelling as a standard part of the SDLC, and develop and maintain threat models for critical applications, identifying potential security risks and proposing mitigations
- Conduct security reviews and provide guidance on security requirements for new features and projects
- Assist in the analysis, selection and rollout of new application security tools, processes, and standards
Qualifications:
- Experience in application security with a focus on application security testing and vulnerability management
- Hands-on experience with Application Security tools
- Strong understanding of common application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques
- Experience with threat modelling methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
- Strong understanding of risk management
- Degree in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent)
- Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CEH, CSSLP) or equivalent is preferred
Salary : $200,000