DevSecOps / Application Security Engineer

Our client is seeking a DevSecOps / Application Security Engineer to help build and mature application security practices across a growing development organization. This role will focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle, implementing automated security testing within CI/CD pipelines, and establishing practical security standards that support, rather than hinder, development teams. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of application security, DevOps, and software development experience, with hands-on expertise in Azure DevOps, secure SDLC practices, vulnerability management, and security automation. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a shift-left security strategy and building scalable security capabilities from the ground up.

Hands-on experience in DevSecOps, Application Security, or Security-focused DevOps Engineering

Experience implementing and supporting Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC) practices

Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipeline security and integrating security controls into development workflows

Experience with Azure DevOps and automated pipeline development

Experience building and implementing security automation, including vulnerability scanning and security testing

Knowledge of application security principles, including secure coding practices, secrets management, encryption, authentication, and secure integrations

Experience with vulnerability management and remediation processes

Understanding of modern software development practices and application architectures

Experience partnering with application developers, DevOps engineers, and security teams

Ability to establish security standards, guardrails, and governance processes that are practical and scalable

Experience implementing shift-left security strategies that move security validation earlier in the development lifecycle

Strong understanding of security scanning tools and integrating them into automated development pipelines

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence engineering teams and drive security best practices

Desired Skills:

Experience with Application Security Engineering programs and maturing security practices within an organization

Background in software development with hands-on coding experience

Experience in Security Operations (SecOps)

Experience with GitHub, including GitHub Secret Protection

Experience with Snyk or similar application security and code scanning platforms

Knowledge of cloud security within Microsoft Azure environments

Experience in AWS environments with the ability to transition to Azure-based ecosystems

Experience automating remediation workflows and security exception management

Familiarity with security frameworks and industry best practices (OWASP, NIST, secure development standards)

Experience defining application security policies, standards, and governance models

Knowledge of APIs, certificates, identity and access management, and service account security

Experience leveraging AI-powered developer tools (Claude, OpenAI, Copilot, etc.) for code review, vulnerability detection, and secure development practices

Experience helping organizations build and mature application security programs from the ground up

Experience balancing security requirements with development velocity and operational efficiency

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.