Cybersecurity Engineer IV Application Security

We are hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer IV - Application Security to join our Security Engineering team. This is a dedicated Application Security role focused on embedding security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This is not a Network Security, SOC, Infrastructure Security, or general Cybersecurity position. Key Responsibilities Integrate security across the SDLC. Partner with developers to implement secure-by-design practices. Identify, prioritize, and remediate application vulnerabilities. Perform and support SAST and DAST testing. Review application code and recommend security improvements. Promote secure coding, security governance, and DevSecOps. Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines. Communicate security risks to technical and business stakeholders. Mentor development teams on secure software development.

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of Information Security experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of Information Security experience. Strong Application Security experience is required. Must-Have Skills Hands-on Application Security expertise. Strong understanding of the complete SDLC, including requirements, architecture, development, testing, deployment, production support, and maintenance. Experience integrating security into software development. Secure coding and Application Security Governance. Experience with SAST, DAST, vulnerability management, and remediation. Experience working directly with software development teams. Security integration within CI/CD pipelines. Experience with GitHub or similar source control tools. Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Software development background. Source code review and analysis. DevSecOps experience. AI programming, AI models, or AI-assisted software development. Knowledge of modern Application Security tools and best practices. Important Notes This role requires Application Security expertise. Candidates focused primarily on Network Security, SOC Operations, Infrastructure Security, or general Cybersecurity are not a fit. Experience partnering with software developers and integrating security throughout the SDLC is mandatory. Candidates must be local to Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Dallas, TX and willing to work onsite full-time as business needs evolve. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on our journey! Flexible work from home options available.

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