Public Partnerships | PPL · 3 hours ago
AppSec & DevSecOps Engineer
Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities and aging adults to remain in their homes and communities. They are seeking an experienced Application Security and DevSecOps Engineer to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring systems are secure by design and compliant with industry standards.
Responsibilities
Secure SDLC Integration:
Integrate security at every phase of the software development lifecycle
Collaborate with engineering and product teams in Agile/Scrum environments to prioritize, track, and remediate security issues during sprint cycles
Develop and maintain threat models and perform design reviews
Lead threat modeling sessions and conduct in-depth security architecture reviews
Educate development teams on secure coding practices
Contribute to secure backlog grooming and definition of security-related user stories and acceptance criteria
Actively support the organization’s secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) initiatives by integrating security controls, processes, and testing into development workflows and CI/CD pipelines
CI/CD Pipeline Security:
Integrate security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
Automate security checks to ensure continuous compliance and early detection
Ensure integration of security scanning outputs into ticketing systems and development workflows for traceable remediation
Application Security:
Perform and manage vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing
Lead application-level penetration testing efforts, both internally and with external vendors
Remediate findings by working closely with developers and product teams
Facilitate and track remediation activities as part of security sprints
Monitor and manage third-party/open-source dependencies for known vulnerabilities
Conduct security code reviews using both automated and manual analysis techniques
Infrastructure & DevSecOps:
Secure containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Ensure cloud infrastructure security (AWS/GCP/Azure) using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Implement secrets management, identity and access control, and other cloud-native security features
Governance & Compliance:
Contribute to security policies, standards, and compliance efforts (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, GDPR)
Ensure application security controls comply with HIPAA Security Rule safeguards (e.g., access control, audit logging, encryption)
Support documentation and evidence collection for SOC 2 Type II audits and HIPAA security risk assessments
Map security activities and controls to NIST 800-53 and NIST SSDF frameworks
Support audit activities and create documentation for security controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of experience in AppSec, DevSecOps, or related roles
Hands-on experience with security tools: SAST (e.g., Checkmarx, SonarCloud, Veracode), DAST (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp), SCA (e.g., Snyk, WhiteSource), and IaC scanners (e.g., tfsec, Checkov)
Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, etc.)
Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding, threat modeling, and secure design principles
Familiarity with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in regulated environments and ensuring security of applications that handle ePHI or sensitive data
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 (Rev. 5), including AC, AU, SC, and SI control families
Familiarity with NIST SSDF principles and their implementation across the SDLC
Preferred
Certifications: OSCP, CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, or similar
Experience with cloud-native security in Azure, AWS, and GCP
Hands-on experience with NIST, HIPAA, and SOC 2 application security compliance, including security assessments and control implementation
Experience leading penetration testing engagements and managing remediation in collaboration with development teams
Experience with bug bounty programs or working with security researchers
Experience implementing or supporting a security champions program is a plus
Company
Public Partnerships | PPL
PPL is the leading service provider for self-directed care programs.
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