Application Security Engineer

Glean LLC
Mountain View, United States of America
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 280K

Job location

Remote
Mountain View, United States of America

Tech stack

Kubernetes Security
Java
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Burp Suite
C++
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Computer Programming
Continuous Integration
Github
Python
Maven
Open Source Technology
Open Web Application Security
Package Management Systems
Secure Coding
Tripwire
Software Vulnerability Management
Software Security
Information Technology
Free and Open-Source Software
Npm(Software)
Static Application Security Testing
Go
Microservices
Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

  • Glean is looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer with a primary focus on ensuring that our entire technology stack is free of software vulnerabilities (CVEs)
  • This role is responsible for securing our base OS images, ensuring all open-source software (OSS) dependencies are scanned and patched, and integrating cutting-edge security tools into our CI/CD pipeline
  • The ideal candidate will drive the adoption of solutions like Google's Assured Open Source Software (OSS) and explore alternative approaches to enhance software security
  • This role will lead the vulnerability management charter at Glean, identifying, evaluating, and implementing new security technologies and processes to proactively protect our infrastructure
  • Own and lead the vulnerability management lifecycle, ensuring our entire tech stack is free from known CVEs
  • Implement and manage secure base OS images, ensuring all underlying systems remain hardened against security threats
  • Continuously scan, monitor, and patch OSS dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks and enforce best practices for dependency management
  • Research and evaluate trusted open-source security solutions like Google's Assured Open Source Software and recommend their adoption where applicable
  • Work closely with engineering teams to integrate state-of-the-art SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools into the CI/CD pipeline to detect and remediate vulnerabilities early
  • Define and maintain best practices for secure coding to ensure all code developed by Glean engineers is free from vulnerabilities
  • Develop automated security validation tests to enforce vulnerability-free deployments across the stack
  • Lead the adoption and, if necessary, develop custom security solutions to manage and mitigate security risks at scale
  • Provide security guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture at Glean

Requirements

  • Coding experience in languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C++ to develop security test cases and tooling
  • 5+ years of experience in application security and vulnerability management
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Strong familiarity with package managers (npm, pip, Maven, Go modules) and securing open-source dependencies
  • A strong proactive approach to security, identifying risks before they become problems
  • Passion for open-source security and keeping up with the latest trends in software vulnerability management
  • Deep understanding of software security vulnerabilities, including CVEs, OWASP Top 10, and supply chain risks
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance security with performance and usability
  • Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments where security is a shared responsibility
  • Experience with SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Snyk, GitHub Dependabot, Trivy, Clair, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive security adoption within engineering teams
  • Knowledge of container security, Kubernetes security, and securing microservices architectures
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native security best practices across AWS, GCP, or Azure

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