Senior Application Security Engineer

Vanguard

Application Security Specialist ensuring security in Vanguard's software development lifecycle. Collaborating with developers and implementing strategies for secure application delivery.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMalvern • North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Application Security strategies, including DAST, SAST, and CI/CD integration, while providing mentorship on secure development practices. Proficient in leveraging industry standards like NIST and OWASP to enhance security posture and risk management.

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DAST Tool DeploymentApplication Security StrategyAPI Security TestingVulnerability ManagementNIST and OWASP Standards

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Hard Skills

Application DevelopmentSecurity TestingVulnerability RemediationCI/CD IntegrationContainer SecurityServerless SecurityAI/ML SecurityMetrics ReportingAutomation in SecurityTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DAST ToolsSAST ToolsSCA ToolsIAST ToolsRASP Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Application Security CertificationDevSecOps CertificationCloud Security Certification

Industry Keywords

Application SecuritySoftware Development LifecycleRisk ReductionSecurity PostureEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize application development, deployment, and security experience to help guide Application Security strategy and secure the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Drive API, Container, and Application Security testing initiatives, including DAST and other security validation capabilities, to improve security coverage, identify vulnerabilities, and support timely remediation.
Develop strategies to secure current and emerging technologies (containers, serverless, API, AI/ML).
Provide hands-on engineering support for security incidents, threat events, vulnerability management, and control improvements to strengthen Enterprise application security posture.
Gather and report metrics from Application Security solutions and processes to provide meaningful insights into security coverage, risk reduction, and program maturity.
Create and maintain technical standards, operational procedures, and supporting documentation for Application Security services by leveraging guidance from organizations such as NIST, OWASP, and SANS.
Provide technical mentorship and training to development and cloud engineering teams on secure development practices for API, Container security, and vulnerability remediation.
Implement, optimize, and operationalize Application Security solutions to improve risk visibility, security coverage, and developer adoption.
Drive automation and security capabilities that improve developer experience, streamline security processes, and align Application Security solutions with enterprise security and technology goals.
Stay informed on emerging Application Security trends, technologies, attack techniques, and industry best practices to continuously enhance Vanguard's security posture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong experience deploying and operating DAST tools to include managing team onboarding, authentication setup, and CI/CD integration.
Experience with other well-known application security tools (SAST, SCA, IAST, RASP, etc.)
Strong knowledge of application development, build, and deployment processes (development, IDEs, repositories, branching, pipelines, cloud, containers, serverless, etc.).
Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST, OWASP, and MITRE.
Relevant certifications in application development, security, application security, DevSecOps, or cloud are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements