Cybersecurity Engineer (Application Security)
City of New York20 hours ago
New York, NY, USAMid Level
Responsibilities
- Support daily execution of the Software Security Assurance Program to ensure applications meet security standards before deployment.
- Perform SAST and DAST security testing to identify vulnerabilities in citywide applications.
- Use Software Composition Analysis tools to identify, track, and report vulnerabilities in open-source and third-party components.
- Coordinate between developers and security teams to integrate security requirements into development workflows.
- Conduct foundational security reviews of cloud vendor applications for compliance with city security guidelines.
- Provide secure coding guidance and training materials based on established standards and OWASP guidelines.
- Maintain security documentation, guidelines, and compliance tracking frameworks.
- Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and participate in mentorship and special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the position, or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience related to application security, software security assurance, security testing, or cybersecurity projects and policies.
- Knowledge of SAST, DAST, Software Composition Analysis, secure coding practices, and application vulnerability management.
- Ability to work varied shifts, including possible nights, evenings, weekends, or other schedules in a 24/7 operation.
Benefits
- The position offers great benefits and structured mentorship from senior engineers.
- Work location is Brooklyn, New York.
- Day shift is listed, but various shifts including weekends and nights/evenings may be required.
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About City of New York
The City of New York is the municipal government for the five boroughs, delivering public services such as housing, social assistance, public safety, and digital tools for residents and businesses. It is publicly funded and operates agencies including the Department of Social Services (HRA and DHS) and the New York City Housing Authority. Headquartered in New York, NY, it builds and maintains large-scale systems supporting benefits eligibility, case management, housing, and civic services.