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The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle across Dell Medical School's cloud, platform, and enterprise application environments, including Microsoft Azure and Adobe Experience Cloud. This role partners with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical, research, and operational teams to strengthen application security, support secure software delivery, and reduce organizational risk while enabling innovation across academic, research, and healthcare environments.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship are not eligible for employment in this position.

Senior Application Security Engineer

Dell Medical School

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle across Dell Medical School's cloud, platform, and enterprise application environments, including Microsoft Azure and Adobe Experience Cloud. This role partners with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical, research, and operational teams to strengthen application security, support secure software delivery, and reduce organizational risk while enabling innovation across academic, research, and healthcare environments.

Important Employment Information

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship are not eligible for employment in this position.

Purpose

The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for integrating security into the software development lifecycle across cloud, platform, and enterprise application environments. This role leads secure code review, application security testing, vulnerability management, cloud security assessments, and secure development initiatives while partnering with development teams to ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 requirements. The position supports applications used across academic, research, and clinical environments, including biomedical systems operating within healthcare settings.

ResponsibilitiesSecure Development and Code Review

• Develop, implement, and maintain Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) standards supporting Azure-hosted applications, Adobe Experience Cloud, and internally managed platforms

• Support secure software development for academic, research, and clinical applications

• Perform manual and automated secure code reviews for internally developed applications, identifying vulnerabilities aligned with the OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25

• Integrate Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) into CI/CD pipelines

• Partner with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and promote secure coding practices through guidance and education

Security Testing and Vulnerability Management

• Configure and operate Burp Suite Professional/Enterprise for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and authorized penetration testing

• Utilize OWASP ZAP for automated and on-demand application security scanning

• Perform controlled validation testing using Metasploit during authorized penetration testing engagements

• Triage, prioritize, and track remediation efforts through a risk-based vulnerability management process

• Coordinate security testing schedules with application owners to minimize operational disruption

• Support QA and automated testing initiatives validating application security controls throughout deployment pipelines

Cloud and Platform Security

• Assess Microsoft Azure environments for security posture, including identity and access management, network segmentation, and resource-level security controls

• Review Adobe Experience Cloud and SaaS/PaaS integrations to ensure secure configuration and appropriate data protection

• Support secure API design, authentication, authorization, and data validation practices

• Recommend improvements that strengthen cloud and application security architecture

AI, Robotics, and Biomedical Systems Security

• Assess the security of AI/ML models, data pipelines, and AI-enabled applications

• Review secure integration of generative AI tools, chatbots, and AI-driven APIs supporting institutional applications

• Evaluate security controls for robotics programming, automation platforms, and robotic process automation (RPA) solutions

• Support security assessments of biomedical systems and connected medical devices operating within clinical environments

• Collaborate with research, innovation, and clinical teams to embed secure development practices throughout AI and robotics initiatives

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Align application security practices with HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 requirements

• Support third-party risk assessments and application security reviews

• Participate in audit activities, including HITRUST readiness assessments

• Develop and maintain application security policies, standards, and procedures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Cybersecurity Analysts to perform threat modeling and application architecture reviews

• Collaborate with the Information Security Office (ISO) to support application security standards, vulnerability management, and incident response

• Work closely with Infrastructure, Development, and Platform Engineering teams to integrate security throughout project lifecycles

• Communicate technical findings, security risks, and recommendations to both technical and executive audiences

Marginal or Periodic Functions

• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure

• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesTech Savvy

• Maintain current knowledge of secure software development, cloud security, application security testing, and emerging cybersecurity technologies

• Evaluate new tools and technologies that strengthen enterprise application security

• Apply modern security practices across cloud and software development environments

Decision Quality

• Make sound security decisions balancing organizational risk, operational needs, and regulatory requirements

• Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend practical remediation strategies

• Prioritize security initiatives using risk-based methodologies

Manages Complexity

• Navigate complex cloud, application, and healthcare technology environments

• Balance multiple priorities across development, security, and operational initiatives

• Integrate security controls into rapidly evolving technology ecosystems

Collaborates

• Build productive working relationships with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical, research, and operational teams

• Promote security awareness and secure development practices throughout the organization

• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary technical teams

Action Oriented

• Take ownership of application security initiatives and vulnerability remediation efforts

• Drive continuous improvement of secure development practices

• Respond proactively to emerging application security risks

Ensures Accountability

• Maintain accountability for application security standards and vulnerability management activities

• Promote compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements

• Support secure software delivery through consistent governance and oversight

Communicates Effectively

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

• Present security findings, recommendations, and risk assessments effectively

• Develop documentation supporting secure development and application security best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience

• Experience in application security, secure code review, penetration testing, or secure software development

• Hands-on experience using application security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit

• Experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools such as Checkmarx, Veracode, SonarQube, or similar platforms

• Experience securing cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure

• Experience implementing secure coding practices across common programming languages and web application frameworks

• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) methodologies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with software developers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, and business stakeholders

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare or higher education environments

• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 security frameworks

• Experience securing Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Cloud, and SaaS/PaaS environments

• Familiarity with AI/ML security concepts, including model security, data governance, prompt injection risks, and adversarial attacks

• Experience supporting robotics, automation, robotic process automation (RPA), or biomedical system security

• Experience integrating security testing into QA processes and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience performing application threat modeling and secure architecture reviews

Licenses/Registrations/CertificationsRequired

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

• GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Salary Range

$95,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment and equipment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer

• Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration as business needs require

• May participate in after-hours security testing, incident response, vulnerability remediation, or critical production support activities

• May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients while supporting healthcare environments

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section, where you may upload multiple files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current University employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you must apply within Workday by searching Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and update your Professional Profile before applying. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions to upload any additional Required Materials noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative