Senior Application Security Engineer – Southeast Region

GuidePoint Security

Senior Application Security Engineer providing security support to development teams. Working closely with clients to assess and improve their application security programs.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

application securitySASTDASTSCAAPI securitysecrets managementSecure Development Lifecyclestechnical vulnerability remediationprogram designrisk prioritization

Soft Skills

communication skillsstrategic advisinghands-on implementationadaptabilityclient engagementcross-functional alignmentproblem-solvingorganizational navigationexecutive communicationtechnical translation

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD security gatesweb application scanning toolssecurity workflowstool integrationsthreat modelingarchitecture reviewsremediation roadmapsimplementation guidesclient assessmentsdeveloper practices

Industry Keywords

AppSec programrisk managementtechnical debttool sprawllow adoption ratescompeting prioritiesorganizational readinessclient culturematurity assessmentexecutive decision-making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading AppSec program assessments to evaluate current state, identify gaps, and help clients prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, resources, and organizational readiness
Designing pragmatic security workflows, processes, tooling integrations, and developer friendly practices that engineering teams will actually adopt
Getting hands-on when needed: implementing SAST/SCA/DAST/API tooling, configuring CI/CD security gates, building threat models, and conducting architecture reviews
Navigating organizational complexity by helping clients work through the messy middle: tool sprawl, low adoption rates, competing priorities, technical debt, and cross-functional alignment challenges
Delivering polished client work, producing clear assessments, actionable roadmaps, implementation guides, and executive communications that drive decision-making
Serving as a strategic advisor and hands-on partner, adapting your approach to each client’s culture, maturity, and goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in application security, with demonstrated experience building, scaling, or leading an AppSec program
Proficiency with the implementation, operationalization, and troubleshooting of tools across the AppSec landscape (SAST, DAST, SCA, API Security, secrets management)
Comfortable operating at the strategic level (program design, roadmaps, risk prioritization) and the tactical level (hands-on implementation, tool configuration, code review)
Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience triaging and remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (you can translate technical findings into business risk for executives, and explain security requirements to developers)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option