HarbourVest Partners · 1 hour ago
Application Security Engineer
Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expHarbourVest Partners is a global firm with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. They are seeking an Application Security Engineer to lead their Application Security program, advising development teams on secure coding practices and managing security risks across applications and infrastructure.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Identify risks and areas of exposure in applications, SDLC processes, and architecture
Define guardrails, standards, and secure usage patterns for agentic AI–based coding tools, enabling engineering teams to adopt them safely while managing data exposure, code quality, and security risk
Perform secure build reviews, threat modeling, and application security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA)
Identify, assess, and support remediation of vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs
Partner with engineering teams to promote secure coding standards utilizing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Support audits, regulatory exams, penetration tests, and security incident response
Secure and continuously monitor third-party SaaS applications using SSPM tools, ensuring configurations, access controls, and integrations meet HarbourVest security standards
Establish metrics and reporting to track coverage and effectiveness of security processes
Enable developers through secure coding guidance, training, and tooling
And other responsibilities as required!
Qualification
Required
Solid understanding of application security principles and OWASP Top 10 risks
Experience securing web applications, APIs, and microservices in financial environments
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT Codex, with an understanding of their security implications in enterprise software development
Proficiency reviewing code in at least one common language (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript)
Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, IaaC, and modern DevSecOps tooling
Ability to clearly communicate technical risk to both technical and non-technical collaborators
3-5 years of experience in application security or secure software development
Experience working in controlled sectors such as finance, banking, or fintech
Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, GWAPT, or similar are a plus
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term reward programs
Comprehensive total rewards package
Retirement
Health
Insurance
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Company
HarbourVest Partners
HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit.
1001-5000 employees
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Tricia Mackechnie
Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer
Aliza Firestone-Goren
Senior Vice President
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