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Vanguard

Senior Application Security Engineer

Vanguard

. Guide Application Security strategy and secure the software development lifecycle .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Application Security strategies, including DAST, SAST, and API security, while providing hands-on support for security incidents and vulnerability management. Capable of developing and implementing security solutions that enhance the software development lifecycle and improve developer experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DAST Tool DeploymentApplication Security Tools (SAST, SCA, IAST, RASP)NIST, OWASP, MITRE Standards FamiliarityApplication Development and Deployment ProcessesTechnical Mentorship and Training

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Hard Skills
Application Security StrategyAPI Security TestingContainer SecurityVulnerability ManagementSecurity Metrics ReportingAutomation of Security ProcessesIncident Response EngineeringThreat Event ManagementControl ImprovementsTechnical Standards Documentation
Soft Skills
MentorshipCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
CI/CD IntegrationDevelopment IDEsCloud TechnologiesServerless TechnologiesSecurity Validation Capabilities
Certifications & Qualifications
Application Security CertificationDevSecOps CertificationCloud Security Certification
Industry Keywords
Software Development LifecycleSecurity Best PracticesEmerging Security TrendsRisk ReductionProgram Maturity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Guide Application Security strategy and secure the software development lifecycle
  • Drive API, container, and application security testing initiatives, including DAST and other security validation capabilities
  • Develop strategies to secure containers, serverless technologies, APIs, and AI/ML
  • Provide hands-on engineering support for security incidents, threat events, vulnerability management, and control improvements
  • Gather and report metrics on security coverage, risk reduction, and program maturity
  • Create and maintain technical standards, operational procedures, and documentation using NIST, OWASP, and SANS guidance
  • Provide technical mentorship and training to development and cloud engineering teams
  • Implement, optimize, and operationalize Application Security solutions
  • Drive automation and security capabilities that improve developer experience and streamline security processes
  • Monitor emerging Application Security trends, technologies, attack techniques, and industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Strong experience deploying and operating DAST tools, including team onboarding, authentication setup, and CI/CD integration
  • Experience with application security tools such as SAST, SCA, IAST, and RASP
  • Strong knowledge of application development, build, and deployment processes, including development, IDEs, repositories, branching, pipelines, cloud, containers, and serverless
  • Familiarity with NIST, OWASP, and MITRE standards
  • Relevant certifications in application development, security, application security, DevSecOps, or cloud are a plus
  • No visa sponsorship offered

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility and in-person learning, collaboration, and connection
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Relevant certifications may be supported or valued (not explicitly stated as a benefit)