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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Security Engineer - **Company:** AbbVie Inc. - **Location:** North Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $84,500.0 - $162,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Containerization, Code Testing, Static Application Security Testing, Programming Languages, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.biospace.com/logon?PipelinedPage=%2Fjob%2F3074416%2Fapplication-security-engineer%3FAction%3DContinueJobApplication%23application-form ## About the Role 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 ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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