Applications Security Engineer

Centene Corporation

. Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to ensure applications and services meet internal security standards .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,300 - $135,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in applying cybersecurity principles and conducting security assessments throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC), with a strong focus on vulnerability management and application security standards. Proficient in utilizing various application security testing tools and automating security operations to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

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Application Security StandardsVulnerability ScanningCloud AutomationStatic And Dynamic Application Scanning ToolsSecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

.NET FrameworkC++JavaPythonSecurity AssessmentsThreat ModelingSecurity Code ReviewsApplication Security TestingSecurity HardeningSaaS Administration

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

SASTDASTIASTMAST

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+CISSPCISMCIAMAWS Security SpecialistAzure Security Specialist

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DomainSSDLCApplication Security ArchitectureCompliance AuditsOperational Configurations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityJavaPythonC++.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to ensure applications and services meet internal security standards
Recognize vulnerabilities through vulnerability and compliance scanning
Oversee and perform threat modeling, security code reviews, security assessments, security hardening reviews, and security design evaluations throughout the SSDLC
Engineer and develop cloud automation routines to streamline operations
Promote adherence to SSDLC policies, standards, and application security testing tools including SAST, DAST, IAST, and MAST
Implement and maintain application security standards based on industry best practices
Analyze application security architecture to detect deficiencies and recommend improvements
Assist with audits of application security and operational configurations
Monitor and remediate application security alerts and vulnerabilities such as malware, injection attacks, and unauthorized access
Create application security documents and standard operating procedures, report findings, and track them to closure
Automate routine application security operations and design self-service options
Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, logging, and application security testing throughout the SSDLC
Review application security configurations and generate recommendations
Comply with all policies and standards and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, and 2–4 years of related experience
Equivalent experience acquired through applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position may substitute
Experience with administration, configuration, and implementation of SaaS systems/software in the healthcare domain
Knowledge of .NET Framework, C++, Java, and Python
Knowledge of development toolsets to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software
Experience with static and dynamic application scanning tools
Intermediate ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate ability to work independently
Security+, CISSP, CISM, CIAM, or AWS/Azure Security Specialist preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity