Zelis

Application Security Engineer – Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

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3 days ago
Morristown, NJ, USASenior

Base Salary

$127k - $161k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation and optimization of Software Composition Analysis solutions for vulnerabilities, license compliance, and software supply chain risks.
  • Establish and maintain processes for managing open-source and third-party software dependencies.
  • Integrate and automate SCA and application security tools within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Deploy and manage platforms including Snyk, Black Duck, Mend, Veracode, and Checkmarx ONE.
  • Embed security guardrails into build pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI, with desirable Artifactory integration experience.
  • Analyze vulnerabilities for exploitability, reachability, and business impact; prioritize remediation based on risk.
  • Validate findings to reduce false positives and improve vulnerability management.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce open-source software governance policies.
  • Provide technical guidance, secure coding advice, and best practices to development teams.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience across application security domains.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, C++, and Ruby.
  • Strong understanding of third-party package ecosystems including npm for JavaScript, pip for Python, and Maven/Gradle for Java.
  • Knowledge of application security best practices and standards including OWASP Top 10, SSDLC, software supply chain security principles, and vulnerability management frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving security threats and technologies.
  • Experience with AI/LLM-focused security scanning tools and emerging application security technologies is desirable.
  • Artifactory integration experience in pipelines and developer workflows is desirable.

Benefits

  • Base salary range is $127,000.00-$160,550.00, excluding this benefits summary's compensation figures from benefit details.
  • Benefits may include a 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, life and disability insurance, and medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • The role uses a flexible hybrid approach, with in-office presence guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.
  • Candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred.

Tech Stack

C++GitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDGradleJavaJavaScriptJenkinsMavennpmPythonRuby

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