Application Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in VA, MD, PA, NC, DE, NJ, or DC)

GuidePoint Security is hiring an Application Security Engineer to support application security across the software development lifecycle. The role focuses on implementing and operating SAST tools, integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines, and helping development teams identify and address application vulnerabilities.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with the implementation, operationalization, and troubleshooting of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, CodeQL, Checkmarx, Veracode, etc
• Understanding of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools and processes (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab Runners, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.)
• Experience in software engineering, ideally full stack software development, including modern technologies and application architectures
• Strong scripting and automation experience using one or more programming languages
• Solid working knowledge of application security fundamentals including the OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and implementing secure coding practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role
• Experience writing or adapting custom SAST rules (Semgrep or CodeQL)
• Familiarity with additional Application Security tools (e.g. Interactive (IAST), Dynamic (DAST) and API security, SCA, etc.)
• Familiarity with API Security tools (e.g., NoName, Traceable, Salt, Cequence)
• Practical hands-on experience validating vulnerabilities and proficiency with Burp Suite
• Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience triaging and remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools
• Understanding of automated security testing approaches and tools
• Experience in building and operating security tools within CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with proactive integration of security into the development process
• Past experience as an application security practitioner or software engineer