Application Security Engineer (Remote in the U.S.)

Job Description

Run client SAST, DAST, and SCA tools, review outputs and provide recommendations; Implement integrations for tools into pipelines, ticketing systems, etc.; Collaborate with developers to provide secure design guidance and remediation strategies; Familiarity with CI/CD systems (i.e. GitHub) and integrating software security tools into the development workflow; Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices; Manage, maintain and operate application security tooling, including configuration, tuning, and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Security, and 4 years progressive baccalaureate experience as a security engineer, security analyst or related position working in Application Security.
• Must have 2 years of experience with each of the following:
  • Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline tools and processes (e.g. Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Bamboo, etc.)
  • Secure Development Lifecycles and experience remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools
  • Information Systems architecture, security control design, and development experience
  • Manual testing tools such as Burp Suite Pro; Knowledge of and experience with SAST/DAST/SCA Application Security tools (Invicti (DAST) or Checkmarx (SAST/SCA)
  • Experience with the integration of tools into development pipelines
  • Experience understanding and mitigating Application Security related vulnerabilities
  • Experience with reviewing source code written in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C#

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Added Perks

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans)