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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Security Engineer - **Company:** The Intersect Group - **Location:** Atlanta, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), PCI Data Security Standards, Ruby, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Web Platforms, Web Services, WordPress, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Software Security, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Api Management, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e3dd89d9-5a91-4843-989c-7e2180169030 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in Application Security, Secure Software Development, or Software Engineering roles * Strong hands on experience securing and maintaining WordPress environments including core components, custom themes, and third party plugins * Experience developing or supporting web applications using PHP, JavaScript, and TypeScript * Proven track record remediating vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and code reviews * Experience performing secure code reviews and identifying security weaknesses across web applications and API integrations * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services * Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and Kubernetes based deployments * Knowledge of application security best practices, vulnerability management processes, and compliance requirements for payment processing systems * Experience with security scanning and vulnerability management tools such as Wiz or similar platforms * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills with the ability to influence secure development practices across teams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience supporting Ruby based APIs or comparable experience supporting Python driven APIs and services * Experience working with modern front end frameworks such as React or Angular * Knowledge of infrastructure as code security and cloud security best practices * Experience supporting PCI DSS compliance initiatives and security remediation efforts ## Description The Intersect Group is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to lead vulnerability remediation and application security initiatives across a large scale web platform environment. 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