CareerPlan

application security engineer senior (Nashville, TN)

1101 Church ST, Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior Application Security Engineer responsible for developing and executing application security engineering practices, conducting security assessments, and ensuring technology platforms align with security standards.

Role type

Senior IC application security engineer

Builds

Application security services (SAST, DAST, SCA, penetration testing, bug bounty, code review) and secure cloud deployment workflows

Domain

Cybersecurity / Application Security

Required skills

SAST, DAST, SCA, penetration testing, bug bounty, code review, source code management, CI/CD workflows, OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, AI-driven security analysis, security incident response, security frameworks, compliance, security assessments, security policies, network security protocols, operating systems, modern programming languages (Java, Go, Python, Ruby, C++, C#), API automation, scripting

Preferred skills

Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, Scala, Objective-C, Swift, Kotlin, PCI practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), bug bounty/VDP programs, CEH, CSSLP, CISSP, GIAC, static/dynamic analysis tools, authentication/authorization standards, SDLC security integration, Git, Github, web/mobile penetration testing

Technologies

GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Cloud, GitLab, Azure DevOps, AWS, Azure, CI/CD tools, SAST/DAST/SCA tools, firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection systems

Responsibilities

Own application security services including SAST, DAST, SCA, penetration testing, bug bounty, and code review; Build and improve application security services leveraging AI-driven capabilities; Facilitate remediation of threats by partnering with cybersecurity teams; Provide hands-on expertise in explaining and correcting OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 issues; Evaluate AI-provided analysis for accuracy and risk relevance; Make recommendations on toolset modifications and development process improvements; Contribute to the development and delivery of security training programs; Participate in security incident response activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC