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Swift · 1 day ago

Application Security Engineer - Hybrid

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$82K/yr - $118K/yr

1+ years exp

Swift is the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. They are seeking an Application Security Engineer to enhance their security practices by integrating security into the development process, collaborating with developers, and identifying security risks.

Financial ServicesSecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

18-24 months of hands-on experience in application security, software development, or a related IT security role

Experience with Java, JavaScript, and Python, with a focus on secure coding practices and vulnerability management

Familiarity with security testing tools such as SAST, SCA, DAST, API Security, and experience with tools like Synk,, BURP, OWASP Dependency-Check or Nexus Lifecycle, and understanding how these tools integrate into CI/CD pipelines

A solid understanding of application security, including how to integrate security early into the development process to ensure secure code

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with developers to guide them in adopting security best practices without disrupting their workflow

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical teams

A problem-solving mindset, enabling you to quickly identify security risks, adapt to new technologies, and deliver practical solutions

Drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to take ownership of security tasks and initiatives

Mentorship ability, comfortable guiding less experienced developers on security best practices

Qualification

Application SecurityJavaPythonSecurity Testing ToolsJavaScriptDevSecOps PrinciplesCloud SecurityProactive MindsetSecure Coding PracticesVulnerability ManagementCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving MindsetMentorship AbilityTeam Player MentalityAdaptabilityContinuous Learning

Required

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

18-24 months of hands-on experience in application security, software development, or a related IT security role

Experience with Java, JavaScript, and Python, with a focus on secure coding practices and vulnerability management

Familiarity with security testing tools such as SAST, SCA, DAST, API Security, and experience with tools like Synk, BURP, OWASP Dependency-Check or Nexus Lifecycle, and understanding how these tools integrate into CI/CD pipelines

A solid understanding of application security, including how to integrate security early into the development process to ensure secure code

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with developers to guide them in adopting security best practices without disrupting their workflow

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical teams

A problem-solving mindset, enabling you to quickly identify security risks, adapt to new technologies, and deliver practical solutions

Drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to take ownership of security tasks and initiatives

Mentorship ability, comfortable guiding less experienced developers on security best practices

Preferred

Security certifications such as GWEB, OSCP, or similar are a plus

Experience with DevSecOps principles or secure software development practices

Familiarity with cloud security concepts, securing containerized applications using platforms like Docker and Kubernetes

A passion for security and continuous learning, with an emphasis on staying updated on trends in application security, especially as they apply to financial services and regulated industries