Application Security Engineer

GuidePoint Security

full-time

Posted on: 9/24/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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About the role

Run client SAST/DAST/SCA tools, review outputs and provide recommendations
Implement integrations for tools into pipelines, ticketing systems, etc.
Remediate technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools
Perform manual testing using tools such as Burp Suite Pro
Integrate security tools into development pipelines and CI/CD processes
Review source code and provide application security guidance (JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, C# a plus)
Communicate findings and recommendations in writing to clients
Contribute to and grow the Application Security Engineering practice

2-3 years experience working in Application Security
Understanding of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline tools and processes (e.g. Azuer Dev Ops, Jenkins, Bamboo, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles
Experience remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools
Knowledge of Information Systems architecture, security control design, and development experience
Deep knowledge of 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 highly preferred)
Experience with the integration of tools into development pipelines
Understanding of a broad range of Application Security issues as well as their mitigation strategies
Understanding of Application Security related vulnerabilities
Experience with reviewing source code written in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C# a plus
Written communication skills for written interactions with clients
Strong communication skills that include the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and distill complex problems into digestible pieces of information
Personal drive and passion to not only continue growing yourself but also the Application Security Engineering practice
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security preferred
Standard industry certifications are preferred