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Senior Application Security Engineer you will be responsible for testing, designing, and implementing security controls and solutions driven by CISO and company policies and standards to reduce the risk to Pearson VUE and its customers.
The Application Security Engineer is a member of the Cyber Security team and is responsible for reviewing security designs, implementing technical security controls, and designing security solutions. They will help implement the information security design, enforce compliance with security policies and controls and function as a technical security expert on various projects. This is a mid to senior technical role.
The Application Security Engineer will:
Essential Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline
3+ years minimum software development required (Java, .NET)Working knowledge of application development tools, techniques, and platform technologies
Familiar with OWASP Secure Coding Practices
Familiar with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes and concepts
Familiar with REST API technology and methods
Ability to develop scripts in Python (or comparable language)
Experience in OOAD, agile processes, design patterns
Some experience with relational database platforms such as MSSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases.
Some proven ability in security process and organizational design.
Current understanding of Industry trends and emerging threats.
Knowledge of incident response methodologies and technologies.
Desirable Skills:
Experience working in agile environment highly preferred
Well-rounded background in application security.
Experience implementing security controls in a global enterprise IT environment.
Experience driving a culture of security awareness.
Professional IT Accreditations (CISSP, CISM, CCSA, CCSE, JNCIA, CCNA, CCIE Security).
Experience in creating design documents, performing code reviews
Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools
Proven ability to quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications
Ability to think technically and analytically
Ability to understand philosophy of architecture
Ability to assimilate information, distill knowledge, apply experience, and provide solution alternatives and recommendations
Must have strong time management skills - including ability to work well under pressure, plan, set priorities, adapt to change, and meet established timelines
Must be a self-starter and detail-oriented
Must have a “positive” and energetic demeanor
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Experience with the following tools (Required):
Java or .NET
Web Services (SOAP/REST)
SQL
Angular
Requirements & analysis experience
OOAD design
Agile development
Design patterns
OWASP Top 10
Static code security testing (SAST) tool experience
Dynamic Application Security Tool (DAST or IAST) experience
Experience with the following tools (Preferred):
Splunk
New Relic
Cloud security
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $110,000 - $135,000. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
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Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL\TIME
Req ID: 7400