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# Sr. Application Security Engineer

- **Company:** The Smart
- **Location:** Southlake, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Code Review, Distributed Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us0f5735e5adac83e6880eeb86afccf03d

## About the Role

* Strong experience in Application Security or Software Security Assurance roles
 * Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, and application security testing tools
 * Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle practices and methodologies
 * Experience with threat modeling, risk assessment, and secure architecture design
 * Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques
 * Experience working with distributed systems and analyzing security-related data
 * Familiarity with security frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, and CIS
 * Experience implementing enterprise security tools and scaling security solutions
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams

## Description

As a Sr. Application Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in protecting enterprise software assets by embedding security best practices into the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with development, architecture, and security teams to strengthen application security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure secure coding practices are consistently applied across all systems., * Design and implement application security strategies aligned with enterprise security programs

 * Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding practices into the SDLC
 * Perform application security assessments including SAST, SCA, and penetration testing
 * Identify vulnerabilities, analyze risks, and recommend remediation strategies
 * Support threat modeling and secure application architecture reviews
 * Implement and manage enterprise application security tools and controls
 * Conduct code reviews and provide guidance on secure development practices
 * Monitor and analyze security data to identify trends and improve security posture
 * Educate development and QA teams on security best practices and compliance standards
 * Align security practices with industry frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, and CIS


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