Sr. Application Security Engineer
About the role
As an Application Security Engineer at Esri, you will play a critical role in securing Esri's intellectual property and sensitive data against complex threats. Our Application Security team collaborizes closely with application development, DevSecOps, and information security departments to integrate security into applications from the start, perform security testing, and assist developers with vulnerability remediation. We value collaboration, pragmatic security, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Design, operate, and continuously improve application security testing capabilities and pipelines
- Assess application risks and recommend mitigations
- Perform application layer security reviews of code across multiple languages and frameworks used internally
- Assist with application layer penetration testing to identify potential issues
- Provide application security guidance and mentorship to development teams as needed
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in application security, including manual and automated code reviews, manual penetration testing, dynamic application security testing, and false positive analysis of code, pen test, and open-source security findings
- Demonstrated experience determining risk based on analysis/findings using a consistent risk management framework
- Proven ability to develop automations/applications using Python, Typescript, Java, or PowerShell
- Experience creating and maintaining reusable GitHub Actions workflows, with expertise in all aspects of GitHub workflow management
- Hands-on experience working in a DevSecOps environment built on Kubernetes with a strong knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices
- Ability to read and analyze code for security and design vulnerabilities
- Solid understanding of common web application security standards (HTTP, OAuth, OIDC, REST, and more)
- Experience working with cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure
- Willingness to learn new skills and enhance workflows using various AI tools
- US citizenship and willingness and ability to maintain a US Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Proficiency in any of the following languages: C#, Python, Bash/Shell, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL, Java
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding practices, including tools such as GitHub Copilot, and an understanding of the security implications and risks introduced by AI-generated code
- Practical experience interpreting findings from application pen testing, code scanning, and open-source scanners to determine risk and collaborate with developers to resolve them
- Understanding of layer 2-7 communication protocols, common encoding and encryption schemes, and algorithms
Benefits
- Industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision
- Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
- 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
- Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
- Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Pay
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $93,600 USD - $157,560 USD.
About the Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. We believe in having a diverse workforce unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We are committed to learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology.