Application Security Engineer - North Central region (Remote in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security delivers trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services, empowering organizations to make informed decisions and minimize risk. Through a comprehensive, three-tiered approach to evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint assists leading organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, in identifying threats, optimizing resources, and integrating best-fit solutions for risk mitigation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Run client SAST/DAST/SCA tools, review outputs, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Provide security guidance throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Identify, track, and prioritize security vulnerabilities.
• Validate fixes and conduct retesting.
• Implement and maintain application security tools and scanning solutions.
• Create reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in Application Security.
• Understanding of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline tools and processes (e.g., GitHub).
• Strong working knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience remediating technical vulnerabilities identified by web application scanning tools.
• Experience with Information Systems architecture, security control design, and development.
• Deep knowledge of manual testing tools such as Burp Suite Pro.
• Knowledge of and experience with SAST/DAST/SCA Application Security tools; Invicti (DAST) or Checkmarx (SAST/SCA) experience highly preferred.
• Experience with the integration of security tools into development pipelines.
• Understanding of a broad range of Application Security issues and their mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of Application Security related vulnerabilities.
• Experience with reviewing source code written in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C# is a plus.
• Strong written communication skills for client interactions.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and distill complex problems into digestible information.
• Personal drive and passion for continuous growth in Application Security Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security preferred.
• Standard industry certifications are preferred.

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value-added reseller focused exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has expanded to over 1,200 employees, forged strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all business aspects, contributing to the company's success and an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced, offering collaboration, mentorship, and guidance.

This presents a unique opportunity to advance your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing companies.

Some Added Perks

• Primarily remote workforce (U.S. based only; some travel or on-site work may be required for certain positions, especially Federal roles).
• Group Medical Insurance options:
  • Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans).
  • High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% for family plans). GPS contributes $850 per employee annually / $1750 per family annually to HSA in 4 equal quarterly installments.
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family plans.
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.
• Pet Benefit Option.