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[Remote] Application Security Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SPECTRAFORCE is seeking an Application Security Engineer to assess internally developed and third-party applications and improve enterprise application security. The role focuses on developing AI-driven assessment automation, documenting risks and recommendations, tracking remediation, and collaborating with engineering, product, and vendor teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct security assessments of internally developed and third-party applications across the enterprise
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and vendor teams to understand application architecture and identify potential security risks
- Develop and maintain standardized assessment frameworks and methodologies tailored to various application types and deployment models
- Develop AI tools and techniques to automate and streamline security assessments, including compliance and policy enforcement, threat modeling, and supply chain security evaluation
- Document findings and provide actionable recommendations to improve application security posture
- Track remediation efforts and validate fixes to ensure risk reduction
- Contribute to the development of secure design patterns and reusable security components
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and AI-driven security innovations
- Goal is to develop AI automation, and work alongside FTEs to fast track security systems
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including hands-on assessment and remediation
- Strong understanding of secure software development practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability management
- Experience with security assessment tools and platforms, including AI-enhanced solutions
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, APIs, and modern development frameworks
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience required
- Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or CSSLP are a plus
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