*Candidates must be based in South Florida and hold U.S. citizenship*
I am partnered with a Florida based organization who are seeking an experienced Sr. Application Security Engineer to join the team and enhance the application security posture!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead application security assessments and vulnerability management across web and mobile applications.
- Develop and maintain secure coding practices and guidelines for development teams.
- Perform threat modeling and security architecture reviews for new and existing applications.
- Conduct static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) and manage application security tools.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
- Provide guidance on secure design principles and best practices for software development.
- Analyze security incidents and recommend remediation strategies.
- Stay updated with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CISM) are a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in application security or a related field.
- Expertise in secure coding practices and understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Proficiency with security tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Veracode, and Fortify.
- Experience with programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and security integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Knowledge of cloud security concepts and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with threat modeling and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of encryption technologies and secure communication protocols.
- Familiarity with compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
If you or someone that you know is interested in this position, we encourage you to apply today :)
