Application Security Engineer - North Central region (Remote in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security, LLC

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Application Security Engineer responsible for securing software development lifecycles by identifying, remediating, and preventing vulnerabilities in client applications
• Day-to-day tasks include running SAST/DAST/SCA tools, reviewing scan outputs, collaborating with development teams to fix security issues, validating remediations, and creating technical and non-technical reports
• GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable cybersecurity firm serving Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies with holistic security solutions and strategic vendor partnerships
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in application security tooling, secure SDLC practices, and vulnerability management while mentoring others and growing with a high-performing team

🎯 Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in Application Security
• Strong knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience remediating vulnerabilities from web application scanning tools
• Deep proficiency with manual testing tools like Burp Suite Pro and experience with SAST/DAST/SCA tools (Invicti DAST or Checkmarx SAST/SCA preferred)
• Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub)
• Ability to review source code in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, PHP, or C# (a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex security issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security preferred; industry certifications a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement (U.S.-based only) with flexible time off and 12 corporate holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance: Zero Deductible PPO (GuidePoint pays 90% employee / 70% family) or HDHP with HSA (100% employee premiums covered, plus $850/$1,750 annual HSA contributions)
• Group dental insurance (GuidePoint pays 100% employee / 75% family premiums), healthy mobile and home internet allowance, pet benefit option, and retirement plan eligibility after 2 months

Skills & Technologies

Python

JavaScript

Java

PHP

GitHub

Remote

Degree Required

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About GuidePoint Security, LLC

GuidePoint Security provides cybersecurity consulting and managed security services to U.S. government agencies and commercial organizations. Core offerings include security assessments, penetration testing, incident response, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring through Security Operations Centers. The company partners with leading technology vendors to integrate firewalls, endpoint detection, cloud security, and identity management platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, GuidePoint employs certified experts who help clients reduce risk, meet compliance requirements, and build resilient architectures against advanced threats. Services are delivered via fixed-price projects and subscription-based managed services aligned to NIST and Zero-Trust frameworks.

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