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Appsec Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

AppSec Content Developer - elearning

Burlington, MA · On-site

$133K - $139K/yr

The Content Developer is responsible for creating training content in a variety of different forms across a broad range of application security disciplines. Responsibilities • Provide application ...

This gives engineering and security teams their time back to push the business forward fast and securely Legit is backed by top-tier VCs, led by an AppSec-experienced leadership team and has some of ...

Genuine cybersecurity depth in AppSec/ASPM or the adjacent scanning stack (SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC, pipeline security) - able to hold your own with a principal security engineer. * A proven pre-sales ...

AppSec Content Developer - elearning

Burlington, MA · On-site

$133K - $139K/yr

The Content Developer is responsible for creating training content in a variety of different forms across a broad range of application security disciplines. Responsibilities • Provide application ...

... , AppSec, and FinOps on cross-cutting initiatives: zero-trust progress, GDPR/compliance guardrails, and audit readiness for SOC 2/ISO 27001. • Write high-impact code, automation, and tooling ...

Senior Engineer II, Cloud Security

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$125K - $171K/yr

Ability to translate technical findings into business risk and partner cross-functionally with cloud, DevOps, AppSec, and platform teams. Bonus Points For * Deep experience securing MLOps pipelines ...

... DevOps. You've built and broken these pipelines. • Genuine cybersecurity depth in AppSec/ASPM or the adjacent scanning stack (SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC, pipeline security) - able to hold your own ...

This gives engineering and security teams their time back to push the business forward fast and securely Legit is backed by top-tier VCs, led by an AppSec-experienced leadership team and has some of ...

Senior Software Engineer, Growth

Boston, MA · On-site

$165.31 - $220.42/hr

Semgrep makes zero false positives a reality with AppSec teams triaging 80% fewer false positives ... Learn more at semgrep.dev. About the role As a Senior Growth Engineer within the Product ...

In this role, you'll join Invicti's newly formed AI team as a Senior Software Engineer, Agentic AI, and play a pivotal role in building our next-generation Agentic AppSec solution. As AI reshapes how ...

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Appsec Engineer information

What does an AppSec engineer do?

An Application Security (AppSec) Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security of software applications by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle. They work closely with development teams to implement secure coding practices, perform code reviews, conduct security assessments, and respond to security incidents. Additionally, AppSec Engineers often use automated tools to scan for security flaws and help educate teams on the latest security threats and best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AppSec engineer?

To thrive as an AppSec Engineer, you need a solid understanding of application security principles, secure coding practices, and vulnerability assessment, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), OWASP frameworks, and certifications such as CISSP or OSCP is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you collaborate across development and security teams. These skills are crucial for identifying, mitigating, and preventing security risks in software applications, thereby protecting organizational assets and user data.

What are some common challenges AppSec engineers face when collaborating with development teams?

Appsec Engineers often work closely with software developers to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle. A common challenge is balancing security requirements with project timelines and feature delivery, as development teams may prioritize speed over thorough security reviews. Effective communication and the ability to educate colleagues about secure coding practices are essential for overcoming these challenges. Additionally, Appsec Engineers may need to adapt to various development methodologies, such as Agile or DevOps, which can impact how and when security is incorporated into projects.

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Software Supply Chain Security Engineer

State Street Global Advisors

Quincy, MA

$120K - $202K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Who We're Looking For:


The State Street Cyber Security Architecture & Engineering team is seeking an accomplished professional with proven expertise in Application (AppSec) and software supply chain security implementation/governance. The ideal candidate will have previous hands-on experience in application security, build and release management, secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), and the automation of security processes within CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with configuring and managing artifact caches (e.g. JFrog Artifactory) and other artifact sources of truth at an enterprise scale, deep familiarity with package ecosystems like Maven Central, PyPI and familiarity with SLSA principles.

What you will be responsible for

  • Help execute our software supply chain security strategy to expand upon State Street's ability to deploy secure-by-default open source artifacts, etc, across the enterprise.
  • Partner with Engineering teams leads to create, implement, and apply DevSecOps, and AppSec principles and processes.
  • Assist application teams with onboarding to the adopted security tools/technologies; working with vendors to troubleshoot the platform and issues related to such integrations.
  • Deliver and communicate reporting via dashboard, and metrics.
  • Develop and maintain supply chain security and DevSecOps documentation.
  • Work with teams to continuously improve DevSecOps, & Software Supply Chain Security processes and tools.
  • Deliver tasks based on project objectives; technically support projects through to completion.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

  • Previous experience developing software in technologies such as Java, .Net, Python, and Node.js etc.
  • Experience in cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.
  • Extensive experience in developing and managing solutions for application and software supply chain security including managing artifact caches, locking down artifact sourcing, and continuous security assessment.
  • Current information security certification, including Certified Information Security Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Experience with automation and orchestration tools, such as Ansible, Terraform, or Kubernetes, is valuable. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience in automating deployment and management tasks in a hybrid cloud environment is beneficial.
  • Proven technical solutioning experience with current and emerging technologies including, but not limited to: Agile Development, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, System Hardening, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across internal and external organizations.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage several projects or priorities simultaneously.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant combined experience across development, CI/CD, software supply chain security and application security.
  • Experience with application security tooling and its operations with modern CI/CD, and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Experience partnering with Dev community to influence without authority to adopt application security best practices, and tooling.
  • Security+ or other cybersecurity security certification.
  • Experience with one or more common programming languages such as Java, .Net, Python, etc.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $202,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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