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  • Lead Application Security Engineer (21)

  • Virtual Vocations
  • all cities, Maryland 21 United States View Map

To enhance application and platform security through AI-driven practices, the remote Lead Application Security Engineer will manage threat modeling, security validation, and automated security capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesUtilize AI-assisted tools for threat modeling and security reviews to identify and mitigate risks in applications and platformsEmbed automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines and provide real-time feedback to developersMonitor evolving security threats and design proactive defense mechanisms across applications and APIsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, or Security EngineeringStrong understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure design principles, and application threat modelingFamiliarity with AI/ML security concepts and experience with modern application frameworksExperience with cloud platforms and containerized environments, as well as security testing and automation tools

To enhance application and platform security through AI-driven practices, the remote Lead Application Security Engineer will manage threat modeling, security validation, and automated security capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesUtilize AI-assisted tools for threat modeling and security reviews to identify and mitigate risks in applications and platformsEmbed automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines and provide real-time feedback to developersMonitor evolving security threats and design proactive defense mechanisms across applications and APIsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, or Security EngineeringStrong understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure design principles, and application threat modelingFamiliarity with AI/ML security concepts and experience with modern application frameworksExperience with cloud platforms and containerized environments, as well as security testing and automation tools

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