Senior Application Security Engineer

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
EPAM is looking for an experienced Senior Application Security Engineer to support our clients in improving their security posture.
You will work together with various security and non-security teams to implement secure coding guidelines, conduct thorough code reviews, integrate SAST/DAST tools into the CI/CD pipeline and facilitate threat modeling in the software development lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews, threat modelling and review penetration test results for applications
• Collaborate with software developers and other stakeholders to remediate security vulnerabilities
• Develop and implement automated security testing tools and procedures to identify security issues
• Integrate security tools, standards, and processes into the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and ensure our scanning rules evolve accordingly
• Educate and train developers on security best practices and security awareness
• Define and lead the security strategy and roadmap for application development
• Optimize and customize SAST processes to align with application security requirements
• Deeply understand and advocate for SAST methodologies, explaining the how and why behind their use in the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with developers to integrate SAST tools seamlessly into their workflows and CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Application Security
• Strong experience with Checkmarx CxSAST or other SAST tools
• Proficiency in CxQL for writing and modifying scanning rules
• Deep understanding of SAST and its role in secure software development
• Familiarity with GitHub and integrating security scans into CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent analytical skills for interpreting scan results and improving scan accuracy
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with development teams and stakeholders
• Holistic understanding of DevSecOps practices, emphasizing security integration at every phase of software development
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, Go or other scripting languages and automation technologies
• Basic knowledge of Cloud Platforms
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of SecOps tools and practices, including security monitoring, incident response, and threat modeling
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with security monitoring and logging tools like ELK Stack or Prometheus

We offer

• Dynamic, entrepreneurial corporate environment
• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth in a progressive industry
• Global scope, international projects
• Widespread training and development opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Competitive salary and various benefits
• Advanced wellbeing and CSR programs, recreation area

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