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Job Summary
The Application Security Engineer will be responsible for strengthening and continuously improving the security posture of the organization’s applications. This role involves integrating security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), embedding and automating application security testing within CI/CD pipelines, and driving timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
The engineer will work closely with application teams to perform security design reviews, triage and assess vulnerabilities, and guide teams on effective remediation, security best practices, secure coding and threat modeling.
Success for this role requires that you are
- Familiar with application security concepts, standards and trends (OWASP Top 10, OWASP ASVS, secure SDLC)
- Able to interpret and apply security principles and standards to application designs, architectures, configurations and policies
- Able to automate security controls using pipeline-as-code and infrastructure-as-code
- Driven to learn new things; excited about challenges and finding solutions
- A strong builder mentality with a drive to “see things through”
- Able to communicate technical concepts, risk and remediation guidance clearly and concisely to developers, peers and management
- Able to demonstrate good judgment in prioritizing vulnerabilities based on their impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information
Responsibilities
- Integrate, operate and continuously improve application security testing tools (SAST, SCA, Secret Scanning and DAST) within the SDLC
- Implement shift-left security practices to ensure vulnerabilities are detected and remediated early in the SDLC
- Conduct threat modeling, secure design reviews and architecture reviews with application teams to identify and mitigate risks early
- Triage, validate and prioritize findings from SAST, SCA, Secret Scanning and DAST; tune rules, policies and quality gates to reduce false positives
- Partner with application teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities by providing clear, actionable guidance and tracking findings through to closure
- Recommend and promote security best practices and secure coding standards, and educate developers on common vulnerability classes
- Build and maintain automation and scripts (e.g., Python, Terraform) to onboard applications to security tooling, enforce policy as code, and report on application security metrics
- Track and report on application security posture (e.g., vulnerability trends, remediation timelines, tool coverage) to stakeholders and management
- Model the Equinix culture and values
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, Secret Scanning and DAST tooling, including interpreting results and guiding remediation
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, including integrating security scans and quality gates into pipelines
- Strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Security Top 10, OWASP ASVS and related standards (NIST, CIS Benchmarks) and the ability to recommend solutions aligned with them
- Hands-on experience performing threat modeling (e.g., STRIDE, data flow diagrams) and secure design reviews
- Understanding of AI and LLM security risks and mitigations (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, prompt injection, data leakage, model and AI supply chain risks) and how to secure AI-enabled applications
- Working knowledge of common vulnerability classes (e.g., injection, XSS, SSRF, broken access control, insecure deserialization) and how to remediate them in code
- Working knowledge of securing applications built on public cloud services (any of the major cloud providers)
- Ability to partner with application teams to remediate vulnerabilities and adopt secure coding practices
- Demonstrated ability to work within globally dispersed and cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- 4–5 years of work experience in Application Security or DevSecOps in a medium or large corporate environment; a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related field is preferred
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with each of the following:
- SCA (e.g., Apiiro, Nexus IQ, Snyk)
- SAST (e.g., SonarQube, Semgrep)
- Secret Scanning
- DAST / API security (e.g., Traceable, Burp Suite)
- Threat Modeling
- GitHub Actions
- Terraform
- Experience collaborating with application teams to suggest security best practices and remediate identified vulnerabilities
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 106,000 - 159,000 USD / Annual
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 90,000 - 134,000 CAD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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