Trace3 is hiring a
AppSec Engineer

Summary

The job description is for an Application Security Engineer at Trace3, a Transformative IT Authority. The role involves detecting and reducing vulnerabilities in applications, conducting system and application vulnerability assessments, researching and confirming vulnerabilities, providing subject matter expertise for vulnerability management, assisting in the implementation of security policies, and participating in forensic investigations among other duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field preferred
• Advanced experience in vulnerability and threat detection, mitigation and remediation
• Experience doing Code Review, Python experience strongly desired
• Advanced experience in application and API development, design and architecture
• Application security experience with Mobile, Cloud, Windows, UNIX and Web applications
• Database management systems experience including Oracle and Microsoft SQL
• Working knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (NIST, SANS, ISO, CIS)
• Project management experience in a cross-functional environment is required
• Experience coordinating vendor solution delivery and partnering effectively with vendors to meet business needs
• Security industry certifications relevant to the area of responsibility (i.e., CISSP, CISA, CISM, SANS)
• Experience with enterprise level security assessments including performing security and vendor risk assessments for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
• Experience with server security, including web servers, app servers, PKI, OWASP top 10
• Knowledge of data protection mechanisms including an understanding of cryptographic algorithms

Responsibilities

• Conduct system and application vulnerability assessments using modern security tools including static and dynamic application testing tools
• Research and confirm vulnerabilities across systems and applications. Recommend and monitor mitigation and resolution of vulnerabilities
• Provide subject matter expertise for vulnerability management, application security, database and cloud security
• Assist in implementation of security policies, processes, tools and methodologies that support security standards and ensure effective security within the organization
• Influence and build collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners
• Ensure solutions being developed across organization are aligned to enterprise security standards and principles
• Participate in forensic investigations and eDiscovery of suspected information security issues or in compliance reviews as requested by auditors, HR, or Legal
• Develops reports and metrics and presents to management concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures
• Works with audit finding remediation, including generating requirements for full remediation, providing feedback and suggestions on managerial responses to findings, and tracking progress and providing status and updates to the enterprise compliance team for reporting purposes
• Researches, designs and recommends the implementation of new or updated information security technologies
• Participates in other organizational duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong teamwork leadership, able to communicate professionally and technically working toward common security goals
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off