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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer, Application - **Company:** Genworth View all jobs - **Location:** Lynchburg, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $77,800.0 - $117,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Automation of Marketing, Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Secure Coding, Software Licensing Audit, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Policy as Code, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Information Technology, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us83e52ece2fe6eadd3e0d012be82a943d/eaa ## About the Role * Computer Science or similar degree * Experience using vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling. * Formal experience with threat modeling. * Experience leading projects, initiatives, and resources through direct and indirect leadership. * Deep knowledge of Assessing and prioritization of Risk with an ability to think like a bad actor and use that context to conduct threat models. * Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) Concepts. * Experience implementing secure Software Development Lifecycle programs. * Familiarity with technical security controls, guidelines, and frameworks outlined by standards such as SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53. * Ability to automate tasks and code solutions to repetitive problems. * Scripting or programming experience (Java, .NET, HTML, Ruby, PHP, Perl, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash) * Experience with penetration testing and web application assessment. * Experience assessing software compliance with HIPAA, PHI, PII and PCI ## Description As an Application Security Engineer you will manage the technologies and processes supporting secure application development in both physical datacenter and cloud environments. You will be responsible for providing application security services and support to internal partners to ensure adherence to the policies and standards of the company. As an ideal candidate you will have 3+ years of experience in a Security Engineering role with proven experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, and experience securing applications in cloud environments. What you will be doing: * Assist with the operation and maintenance of application vulnerability scanning tools, Application Security Testing (AST) platforms, and cloud security technologies. * Partner with development teams and business stakeholders to help identify application security vulnerabilities and support remediation efforts under the guidance of senior team members. * Support security investigations and remediation activities related to application and information security issues. * Assist in the administration, monitoring, and day-to-day operation of security technologies and automation platforms. * Participate in security assessments, threat identification activities, basic threat modeling exercises, and risk reduction initiatives. * Help generate reports and dashboards that provide visibility into application security findings and overall security posture. * Contribute to the collection and tracking of security metrics, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and security scorecards. * Serve as a point of contact for routine application security inquiries and assist with vulnerability triage, CI/CD security reviews, and remediation tracking. * Participate in the evaluation and implementation of security tools, processes, and technologies designed to strengthen the organization's security posture. * Support compliance and governance activities by assisting with security reviews, documentation, and continuous process improvements. * Learn and apply secure coding principles, industry security standards, and organizational security requirements throughout the software development lifecycle. * Collaborate with senior Application Security Engineers to gain experience in application security testing, cloud security, and DevSecOps practices. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)