Motley Fool

Application Security Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 3–7 years of experience in Application Security, Penetration Testing, or Secure Software Development, along with a strong background in Python or other backend languages such as C# or PHP. They require familiarity with security testing methodologies and tools including SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP, SCA, and API Security tools, as well as working knowledge of cloud-based technologies, particularly AWS, and a deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, and secure SDLC principles.

Responsibilities

The Application Security Engineer will own and deliver application security initiatives end-to-end, defining clear quarterly SMART goals and driving their completion while proactively engaging stakeholders and escalating blockers. They will validate findings through hands-on testing, produce detailed risk assessments and remediation advice, investigate security issues using tools like Semgrep, Feroot, Source Defense, and Noname, and understand the context of the applications they’re securing. Furthermore, they will stay current on insecure practices, speak up early about risks, share context and findings, follow through on action items, and operate with transparency, acknowledging unknowns and providing answers.

Skills

Application Security
Security Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Testing
Python
C#
PHP
Security Tools (Semgrep, Feroot, Source Defense, Noname)
AI Security
LLM Security
Security Project Management

Motley Fool

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Alexandria, VirginiaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$54.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

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