Application Security Engineer

AbbVie Inc.
North Chicago, IL, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$84,500.0 - $162,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Information Security Management Python (Programming Language) Node.Js Open Web Application Security Secure Coding Software Engineering Systems Integration
+8 more
Data Logging Cloud Platform System Software Security Containerization Code Testing Static Application Security Testing Programming Languages Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

Become a key player in our Information Security team as a Junior Application Security Engineer, where you willleverageyourexpertiseinapplication security, security engineering, and software developmentto support and enhance ourinline code testing and reporting processes. This role involves the implementation and administration of application security tooling, integration into CI/CD pipelines, and providing support for development teams using these products and consuming their findings., * Implementing andmaintainingApplication Security Testing (AST) tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, etc.) toidentifycode and dependency vulnerabilities during the software development lifecycle.

  • Implementing andmaintainingApplication Security Posture Management (ASPM) tools to centralize and deduplicate findings from multiple solutions and integrate into software development processes.
  • Acting as thefirst line of support for users by helping resolve false positives, providing guidance on finding remediation, and evaluating security exception requests.
  • Integrating security tooling with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) pipelines.
  • Developing detailed reports on security findings and remediation efforts.
  • Demonstrate highproficiencyacross a wide range of technologies and platforms related to application security, software design and development, containerization, and cloud environments.
  • Communicate security risks and evangelize secure development practicestodevelopment teams andtheirmanagement.
  • Lean/understand vulnerabilities, triage security risks at scale in disparate application development environments and business units.

Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelors Degree and 5 years’ experience; or Master’s Degree and 4 years’ experience
  • Experience in application security and software development
  • Experience implementing, administering, and supporting application security tooling such as SAST/DAST/IAST/SCA
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices across multiple programming languages(esp. Java, Node.js)
  • Experience integrating security testing into CICD pipelines
  • Knowledge of application security principlesalong with common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE, etc.) and associated mitigations
  • Experiencesupporting developerswith assessing and mitigating application security test findings
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a principal engineer,generating original technical ideas and strategies. Demonstratedcreative ‘out of the box’ thinkingto solve difficult technical problems and championnew technologiesto achieve program goals.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills, asdemonstratedby presenting at leading scientific or technical conferences.
  • Experience coaching and supporting the development of junior engineers

Preferred:

  • Experience implementing tooling toconsolidateapplication security test findings from multiple sources tofacilitatedeveloper engagement and integrate with development workflows and tracking systems
  • Experience administering Snyk and Endor Labs
  • Experience integrating Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tooling with application security pipelines
  • Experience automating workflows via programming and scripting languages such as Python
  • Experience building logging intoDevSecOpspipelines to gain insights into pipeline performance
  • Experience collaborating with vulnerability and risk management partners to interface with risk management and acceptance processes

Benefits & conditions

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company’ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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