Senior Application Security Engineer

Summary

Join Experian as a remote Application Security Engineer, reporting to the Director, Application Security. Collaborate with software engineers and leadership to mitigate security risks within the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Implement and manage security tools, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines. Review applications for flaws and provide visibility to senior management. Work with Risk & Compliance teams on audits and recommend policies. Define security guardrails through automated tool policies, SLAs, and custom rules. This role requires 5+ years of experience in enterprise-level application security and proficiency with various DevSecOps tools. A solid background in software development and experience with CI/CD pipelines are essential.

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct experience in enterprise-level application security, with a strong understanding of MITRE, OWASP, SafeCode, and risk management methodologies related to integration/software testing
• Experience in AppSec or DevSecOps, collaborating with developers to adopt and mature secure development practices
• Proficiency with SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, RASP, and other DevSecOps tools, including deploying, maintaining, operating, and improving these tools
• Solid background in software development, familiar with development lifecycle processes and technologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related technologies (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Maven, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Nexus, Artifactory, NPM) and cloud-based architectures
• Experience overseeing the integration of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems
• Experience in business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to understand their needs, assess risks, and customize solutions
• Implement and manage security tools (SAST, SCA, DAST) and integrate solutions into CI/CD pipelines
• Review applications against common flaws (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and provide visibility to senior management
• Work with Risk & Compliance teams on audits (e.g., SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) and recommend relevant policies
• Define security guardrails through automated tool policies, SLAs, and custom rules

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays