Application Security Engineer - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in VA, MD, PA, NC, DE, NJ, or DC)
GuidePoint Security · Remote
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days GuidePoint Security's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 13% of GuidePoint Security's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GuidePoint Security
- high 64 stale, 2 reposted of 64 open
- Hiring momentum
- 111 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GuidePoint Security's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GuidePoint Security.
About this role
As an Application Security Engineer at GuidePoint Security, you will focus on implementing and troubleshooting Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools, while also engaging with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes. Your role will involve applying your software engineering skills to enhance application security, utilizing scripting for automation, and ensuring secure coding practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). You will also collaborate with teams to integrate security measures and validate vulnerabilities within applications.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 GuidePoint Security as an employer.
What you need
- Proficiency with SAST tools such as Semgrep, Snyk, CodeQL, Checkmarx, Veracode
- Understanding of CI/CD pipeline tools and processes
- Experience in software engineering, ideally full stack development
- Strong scripting and automation experience using one or more programming languages
- Solid knowledge of application security fundamentals including OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience writing or adapting custom SAST rules
- Familiarity with additional Application Security tools (IAST, DAST, SCA)
- Familiarity with API Security tools
- Practical hands-on experience validating vulnerabilities with Burp Suite
- Strong knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycles and experience remediating vulnerabilities
What you get
- Remote workforce primarily
- Group Medical Insurance options with significant employer contributions
- Group Dental Insurance with full premium coverage for employees
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Remote position with some travel required for certain roles
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
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Listed by GuidePoint Security on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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