Application Security Solutions Engineer

The Application Security Solutions Engineer is responsible for supporting the security of the Bank’s internally developed, acquired, and third-party applications. This role focuses on application security testing, vulnerability remediation tracking, application penetration testing facilitation, and securing AI-enabled applications. The Application Security Engineer works closely with application development, DevOps, risk management, and information security teams., * Perform and support SAST, DAST, and SCA testing

• Review, validate, and track remediation of findings
• Perform penetration testing against applications - Oversee remediation and metric reporting
• Coordinate internal and third-party penetration tests - Review results and participate in remediation plan development
• Mentor developers in the area of secure coding practices
• Embed security controls throughout the SDLC
• Provide secure coding guidance and threat modeling support
• Assist in securing AI-enabled applications
• Review architectures for data and model risks
• Support audits and regulatory requirements
• Maintain application security standards

Additional Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education High School Diploma

Work Experience 5 - 6 years Application security experience 5 - 6 years Financial services experience 5 - 6 years Penetration testing exposure

Licenses and Certifications CSSLP, GWAPT, OSCP Upon Hire Comp TIA Sec+ or CISSP Upon Hire