or apply directly on Vannevar's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Vannevar's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 39% of Vannevar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vannevar
- high 18 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 45 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vannevar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vannevar.
About this role
As an Application Security Engineer at Vannevar, you will be responsible for integrating security into the company's SaaS platform. Your role involves collaborating with software, DevOps, and platform teams to implement security measures throughout the software development lifecycle, including threat modeling and vulnerability detection. You will also support incident response and help ensure compliance with security standards.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vannevar as an employer.
What you need
- 5 + years in Application / Product Security
- Hands-on experience securing web applications and automating AppSec workflows
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and container security & patching
- Experience with GitHub Actions, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript
- Clear, concise communicator who can translate risk for engineers
Nice to have
- Experience securing LLM workflows
- Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework
- Experience with software security at a U.S. defense contractor
- Active Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one) and willingness to travel onsite
What you get
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% remote - work from anywhere in the US
- 401k matching
- Mental benefits
- Flexible work environment - you manage your workday
- Pet and child care reimbursement during travel
Worth weighing
- Salary range is specified but may vary based on experience and education
- The company is in a defense technology sector, which may involve sensitive work
- No specific mention of the technology stack beyond security practices and tools
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Listed by Vannevar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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