Red Cell Partners

Application Security Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, National Security, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 4 years of experience in application security, secure software development, or a similar security-focused engineering role. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common web/app/API vulnerabilities is essential, along with experience using SAST/DAST/SCA toolsets, proficiency in Python and JavaScript with secure coding practices, hands-on experience with CI/CD environments, and familiarity with threat modeling frameworks and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

The Application Security Engineer will conduct manual and automated application security testing on web and API applications. They will lead threat modeling sessions, collaborate on secure design reviews, perform code reviews, and provide secure coding guidance to engineering teams. This role also involves partnering with development teams for vulnerability triage and remediation, and collaborating with DevOps and cloud engineering teams on secure infrastructure-as-code.

Skills

Application Security Testing
Web Application Security
API Security
Threat Modeling
Secure Design Reviews
Code Reviews
Vulnerability Triage
Vulnerability Remediation
Secure Coding Practices
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Red Cell Partners

Incubates technology companies for healthcare and security

About Red Cell Partners

Red Cell Partners focuses on creating and developing technology-driven companies that aim to make significant improvements in healthcare and national security. Their approach involves incubating new businesses that can quickly scale and bring effective solutions to market. The products and services they develop are designed to tackle critical issues facing the nation, utilizing advanced technology to create impactful tools. What sets Red Cell Partners apart from other firms is their strong commitment to innovation and a sense of responsibility towards addressing urgent national challenges. Their goal is to leverage technology to provide effective solutions that enhance the well-being and security of the nation.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$327.4MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Defense, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Parental Leave

Risks

Increased competition from other defense-focused investment firms like General Catalyst.
Potential over-reliance on government contracts subject to political changes.
Rapid technological advancements may outpace Red Cell's adaptation capabilities.

Differentiation

Red Cell Partners uniquely combines investing with national security expertise.
They focus on rapidly scalable, technology-led companies in healthcare and national security.
Their leadership includes high-profile defense sector experts like Veronica B. Daigle.

Upsides

Increased focus on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions with companies like Andesite.
Strategic partnerships with firms like General Catalyst enhance their tech development capabilities.
Growing trend of AI integration in military logistics, as seen with DEFCON AI.

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