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Starburst

Application Security Engineer

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2 months ago
Boston, MA, USAMid Level / Senior
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Base Salary

$130k - $170k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Integrate application security best practices into the development lifecycle.
  • Support and maintain application security tooling, including SAST, DAST, and secrets scanning.
  • Conduct secure code reviews and threat modeling sessions.
  • Develop and maintain security automation and reusable components.
  • Assist in defining secure coding standards and application hardening practices.
  • Support monitoring and detection efforts for application-level logging and alerting.
  • Assist in incident response activities related to application vulnerabilities.
  • Stay current on emerging threats and best practices in application security.
  • Contribute to documentation of security requirements and guidelines.
  • Participate in internal security reviews and compliance assessments.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams for secure application deployment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or equivalent experience.
  • 2–5 years of experience in application security or related technical roles.
  • Strong understanding of application vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
  • Experience with CI/CD tooling and Git-based workflows.
  • Familiarity with cloud security concepts and experience with at least one cloud platform.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with application security tools like OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite.
  • Knowledge of secure coding principles and API security.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication abilities.
  • Understanding of agile development processes.
  • Ability to travel 25% for various company events.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and attractive stock grants.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Comprehensive benefits offering.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.