Senior Application Security Engineer

EPAM is seeking a skilled Senior Application Security Engineer to help our clients strengthen their security posture.

You will collaborate with a range of security and non-security teams to establish secure coding standards, perform in-depth code reviews, embed SAST/DAST tools within the CI/CD pipeline, and support threat modeling throughout the software development lifecycle.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office. Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments, threat modeling, and evaluate penetration testing outcomes for applications
• Work alongside developers and other stakeholders to fix identified security weaknesses
• Build and deploy automated security testing tools and workflows to detect vulnerabilities
• Embed security tools, standards, and processes within the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
• Keep current with emerging security threats and update scanning rules accordingly
• Provide training and guidance to developers on security best practices and awareness
• Shape and drive the security strategy and roadmap for application development
• Fine-tune and adapt SAST processes to meet application security needs
• Gain thorough knowledge of SAST methodologies and champion their purpose within the development lifecycle
• Partner with developers to smoothly incorporate SAST tools into their workflows and CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Application Security
• Solid background with Checkmarx CxSAST or similar SAST tools
• Skilled in CxQL for creating and adjusting scanning rules
• Strong grasp of SAST and its function in secure software development
• Experience with GitHub and embedding security scans into CI/CD pipelines
• Sharp analytical abilities to interpret scan outcomes and enhance scan precision
• Effective communication skills for close collaboration with development teams and stakeholders
• Comprehensive understanding of DevSecOps principles, focusing on security integration across all development stages
• Fluent in English communication at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python, Go, or other scripting languages and automation tools
• General knowledge of Cloud Platforms
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps
• Background in containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of SecOps tools and practices, covering security monitoring, incident response, and threat modeling
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with security monitoring and logging tools like ELK Stack or Prometheus

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

Salary range €3.2K-€5K gross, based on your experience and interview results. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 150+ talented innovators in 4 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.