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# Application Security Engineer - #01UUT

- **Company:** Monsanto
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Couchbase Servers, Relational Databases, Web Development, Elasticsearch, Mobile Application Software, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Neo4j, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Open Web Application Security, Scrum Methodology, Scala (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Logging, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Software Security, Npm(Software), Cloudwatch, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis, Web Api, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.agcareers.com/bayer/application-security-engineer--01uut-job-705053.cfm

## About the Role

Bachelorâ??s Degree, preferred
3+ years of experience in Application Development, required
Technical depth in application security technologies with knowledge of application security threats
Experience with software security threat vectors
Passion for collaboration and partnership with application development teams working with agile development methodologies
Familiarity with modern web development (e.g., HTML5, JavaScript, NPM, React)
Experience with large-scale, custom distributed software systems (e.g., Java, Scala, C#)
Understanding of system design with API's/REST/Micro Services
Knowledge of relational database design and access (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL,)
Ability to think strategically and give practical advice by balancing business needs with risks
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate within a matrix organization
Ability to translate technical topics for non-technical personnel & leadership teams
Desired Skills/Experience:

Familiarity with secure development within a Cloud environment (GCP, AWS, Azure) ;
Experience developing and deploying Secure Mobile Applications
Experience with NoSQL stores (e.g., MongoDB, Couchbase, Neo4J) ;
Experience with search and logging tools (e.g. ElasticSearch, CloudWatch, Splunk)
Experience with threat modeling, attack surface analysis, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments
Experience with static and dynamic application security testing
1+ years of experience in Application Security
Certification (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, AWS)
Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto in June 2018, bringing together Monsantoâ??s leadership in seeds and plant traits with Bayerâ??s leadership in chemical and biological crop protection. By joining forces, we will create even more extensive career opportunities for talent around the world. Weâ??re a global team working to shape agriculture through breakthrough innovation that will benefit farmers, consumers, and our planet.

## Description

We are seeking a motivated Application Security Engineer. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and reporting to the Application Security Lead.

As an Application Security Engineer in the Information Security Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for helping to ensure that software is designed and developed securely while supporting the agility to rapidly develop products for our business and customers. Through collaboration across IT, this role will help create and foster a culture of secure application development., Partner with application development teams to understand business needs and develop appropriate application security controls. This will involve working closely with scrum teams to understand current Application Security Practices and Maturity
Apply reusable application security patterns, frameworks, and best practices leveraging industry best practices (ISO, OWASP, NIST, SANS)
Foster a culture of secure application development by assisting Scrum Teams in adopting secure coding best practices and frameworks and practices to ensure compliance
Assist teams with overall implementation of cyber security requirements within applications and related to working within security parameters of hardened systems
Perform ongoing application security work to measure, monitor, and roll out continuous improvement