CompuGain is an Information Technology and Business Consulting firm providing project-based solutions, software solutions and professional staffing services. Job Description The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for promoting, designing, and evaluating application security in all phases of the application life cycle. The ASE shall ensure that appropriate and effective security techniques and solutions are identified, implemented, and used. May lead a small team of Engineers. Essential Job Functions Software Security Assessment Evaluate applications for appropriate and effective use of security controls using tools and techniques such as source code analysis, vulnerability scanners, and manual testing techniques. Application Security Control Development Provide expert guidance to developers on the appropriate selection and implementation of relevant application security controls. Security Awareness Training Design, develop and deliver presentations focused on raising awareness for crucial security relevant considerations and defensive programming techniques. Support the planning and execution of the application security testing and evaluation program with possibility to mentor junior team members Advise and consult internal clients on appropriate application of security practices and existing security services to solve problems or enable new business opportunities. Research and implement new security technologies to be used as point solutions for IT initiatives unable to take advantage of or needing greater functionality than reusable enterprise security services. Recommend new security service development ideas based on accumulated knowledge of project-specific security requirements. Identify and implement improvements to application security team processes and supporting software tools to continually improve the team's effectiveness and efficiency. Serve as subject matter expert on application and information security technologies and methodologies. Essential EducationExperience Requirements BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent education or experience. Emphasis in software security a plus. At least three (3) years of professional experience with MS degree or at least five (5) years of experience with a BS degree to include Two (2) or more years in software engineering and development with emphasis on the delivery of secure, Internet-exposed, multi-tier, web-based systems using JavaJ2EE andor CASP.NET (experience with both a plus). At least one (1) year of hands-on experience evaluating the security of applications using both manual and automated techniques. Relevant tool experience should include code security scanners such as Fortify SCA, Checkmarx web vulnerability scanners such as Client WebInspect or IBM Rational AppScan assessment support tools such as BurpSuite, Metasploit, or Core Impact. Experience mentoring and leading small teams and demonstrated responsibility for managing security assessments for a portfolio of applications is desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Specific relevant experience may include technical reports (especially application security assessment reports), technical whitepapers, presentation development and delivery (for both technical and business audiences), technical training, etc. Candidate should have experience making and defending sound technical arguments that incorporate relevant technical and business considerations, and building consensus among stakeholders. Desirable Security-related Experience with the following Knowledge of security considerations related to virtualization and cloud computing. Mobile Application Security on iOS andor Android devices includes experience in secure development of applications andor analysis. Knowledgehands-on experience in implementing DevSecOps (enabling security in DevOps) Knowledgehands-on experiences of AWS fundamentals and security a plus. Financial services industry (Insurance, Banking, Investments) experience a plus. Providing software architecture security guidance, including developing application threat models and methodically protecting against business logic and design flaws that could introduce security vulnerabilities. Design patterns and coding standards for secure software. Familiarity with commonly used authentication authorization systems such as Siteminder, Okta, ForgeRock. Knowledge of PKI systems Knowledge of cryptographic tool kits for application development such as RSA BSAFE or others. Knowledge of general application security API's and protocols such as MS CryptoAPI, Kerberos, SSLTLS, SAML, SMIME, and PKCS API's. End-to-end, hands-on experience in security solutions for complex enterprise architectures. Knowledge of cryptographic solutions for protection of data in use, in transit