Application Security Specialist

Insight Global
Greensboro, NC

DevSecOps Engineer (Application Security Specialist)

Department: Technology Risk (TRI)

Team: Enterprise Application Security

Location: Greensboro, NC (Remote to start; Hybrid – 3 days onsite if converted full-time)


Overview

We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer / Application Security Specialist to join our Enterprise Application Security team. This group is responsible for securing internally developed and vendor-based web and mobile applications across the organization.

This role is a mix of hands-on development and application security—partnering closely with engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities, review code, and drive secure remediation practices.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform security assessments of web and mobile applications
  • Review source code and identify vulnerabilities
  • Partner directly with developers to remediate security issues
  • Analyze and prioritize findings from security tools
  • Provide guidance on secure coding best practices
  • Support API, runtime application, and mobile security initiatives
  • Contribute to development efforts (~30–40% hands-on coding)


Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in application security and/or software development
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Python (preferred), or similar languages
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Secure coding practices
  • Application security (AppSec)
  • API security, mobile security, or runtime security
  • Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with developers on vulnerability remediation


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with security tools such as:
  • Checkmarx
  • SonarQube
  • Nexus IQ
  • Black Duck
  • Noname Security
  • Experience working within DevSecOps environments


Experience Levels

  • Senior role: 6+ years of experience (primary opening)
  • Mid-level role: 3+ years of experience (second opening)


Additional Details

  • Interview process:
  • 1.5-hour panel interview (4 interviewers)
  • Focus on coding and application security concepts
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