Hybrid Senior Software Security Specialist – Application Security

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About the role

  • Responsible for enabling developers to create more secure software through coaching and mentoring developers and provides subject matter expertise to Application Security programs
  • Works with developers to help them create more secure code
  • Manages projects and tasks related to developer
  • Sets secure coding standards and requirements with team
  • Coaches developers on language specific coding techniques to avoid or remediate coding flaws.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise guiding development teams in remediating common application vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10, API security, and secure design principles
  • Proven hands-on experience performing threat modeling to identify and mitigate risks in software
  • Practical experience building and implementing strong authentication solutions
  • A genuine passion for secure software development, with the ability to clearly articulate its importance
  • Strong analytical skills to identify gaps in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and recommend actionable improvements
  • Hands-on experience with secure design, security architecture, and implementing software security solutions
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
  • Experience with SAST, DAST, RASP, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Hands-on experience with secure coding and secure by design practices
  • Knowledge of software security frameworks such as BSIMM or SAMM
  • Strong technical skills in application security, product security
  • Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, SANS GWAPT
  • Experience securing public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Background in software development
  • Familiarity with tools like SD Elements or similar platforms
  • Ability to define and track security metrics and reporting
  • Proven hands-on experience designing, building, and securing AI systems in production environments
  • Led or contributed to a Security Champions program to promote secure development practices and foster cross-functional security awareness.

Benefits

  • medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
  • dental and vision options
  • employee and spouse/child life insurance
  • short and long-term disability protection
  • 401(k) with PNC match
  • pension and stock purchase plans
  • dependent care reimbursement account
  • back-up child/elder care
  • adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
  • educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
  • a robust wellness program with financial incentives
  • paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

Job title

Senior Software Security Specialist – Application Security

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$80,000 - $185,150 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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