Application Security Engineer Onsite 3 days a week- Bala Cynwyd, PA 1yr Contract
No 3rd Parties
Start Date: ASAP *Must have extensive experience in RED items below. Scope: Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Application Security Engineer to join our security team and help safeguard our retail applications and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in secure software development, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation within a retail environment.
Key Responsibilities · Implement and maintain secure coding practices across web and mobile applications. · Conduct application security assessments, including code reviews, penetration testing, and threat modeling. · Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines. · Manage and remediate vulnerabilities identified through automated tools and manual testing. · Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines for retail applications. · Monitor emerging threats and recommend proactive security measures. · Provide training and guidance to developers on secure coding and application security best practices. Skills: Must Have
Security Engineer Level 3
5 years of experience in application security or secure software development.
Strong knowledge of: OWASP Top 10 and common web/mobile vulnerabilities. Secure coding practices in languages such as Java, .NET, JavaScript. Application security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST, dependency scanning). Experience with retail systems (e-commerce platforms, POS applications, APIs). Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security. Understanding of PCI DSS and other retail compliance requirements.
Skills: Nice to Have
Certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, OSWE, or CEH.
Experience with DevSecOps and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of microservices architecture and API security.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.