Senior Application Security Engineer

New Balance

Senior Application Security Engineer at New Balance protecting applications and embedding security in the SDLC. Collaborating with development and vulnerability management teams to ensure security standards are met.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,500 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Application Security, Cloud Security, and secure software development practices, with a strong focus on integrating security controls into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps environments. Proficient in security automation and orchestration, threat modeling, and application security assessments.

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Application SecurityCloud SecuritySecurity AutomationSecure SDLCOWASP Top 10

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaScript.NET/C#AzureCI/CD TechnologiesApplication Security TestingAPI SecurityContainer SecurityThreat ModelingVulnerability Prioritization

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SASTSCADASTAkamaiSalesforce Commerce CloudAtlassian StackPKI TechnologiesSOAR TechnologiesWAF TechnologiesCNAPP/CSPM/CWPP Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CSSLPCISSPGWEBGWAPTAZ-500

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsPCI DSS 4.0Application Security PoliciesSecurity OrchestrationVulnerability Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudJavaScript.NETPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a member of the New Balance Information Security Team, the Senior Application Security Engineer will be responsible for protecting New Balance applications, APIs, cloud-native services, and software development platforms from current and emerging security threats.
This role serves as the primary Application Security Engineering resource partnering with development, cloud, architecture, infrastructure, and vulnerability management teams to embed security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
The position will work closely with the Principal Application Security Engineer to mature New Balance's Application Security Program while driving automation and operational efficiencies through Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) technologies.
Partner with development teams to implement secure-by-design principles throughout the SDLC.
Conduct application security assessments for internally developed and customer-facing applications.
Perform threat modeling and secure architecture reviews for cloud and hybrid environments.
Review application, API, and cloud security findings and provide remediation guidance.
Establish and maintain application security policies, standards, and procedures.
Mentor developers and technical teams on secure development practices and secure coding techniques.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
Support implementation, administration, and optimization of: SAST, SCA, DAST, API Security, Container Security, CNAPP/CSPM/CWPP solutions, WAF technologies, PKI services, and automated attack protections.
Lead development and implementation of SOAR workflows supporting Application Security and Vulnerability Management functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Application Security, Software Security, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, or related experience.
Experience integrating security controls into modern SDLC and DevSecOps environments.
Experience building security automation and orchestration workflows.
Experience securing cloud-native applications within Azure environments.
Hands-on experience with: Python, JavaScript, .NET/C#, Azure, CI/CD technologies, Akamai, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Atlassian Stack, and PKI technologies.
Strong knowledge of: OWASP Top 10, OWASP ASVS, Threat Modeling, Secure SDLC, Application Security Testing, API Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Container Security, Vulnerability Prioritization, PCI DSS 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Relevant certifications and/or experience: CSSLP, CISSP, GWEBm GWAPT, AZ-500.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly.
New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.
You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Flexible Work Schedule