Application Security Engineer

$120,000 - $120,000/Yr

Blackline Systems LTD - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Application Security Engineer at BlackLine plays a crucial role in defining and implementing security controls within the company's software. This position involves collaboration with development and architecture teams to identify vulnerabilities, provide resolution guidance, and educate developers on secure coding practices. The engineer will conduct security reviews, perform application security tests, and monitor security events, ensuring the integrity and security of BlackLine's applications throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and areas of exposure in applications developed and/or used by BlackLine.
• Perform security reviews of source code, stored procedures, and server/service configurations.
• Define and document application security requirements for BlackLine applications.
• Oversee development of security components throughout all stages of the SDLC.
• Perform manual and automated security testing of BlackLine applications.
• Monitor application logs and audit trails.
• Monitor industry trends and threat landscape and recommend necessary controls or countermeasures.
• Educate developers on secure coding techniques and security best practices.
• Participate in development of security policies, standards, and processes.
• Participate in incident handling and perform application-related forensics activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on application security experience.
• Hands-on development experience and thorough understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Advanced knowledge of web application technologies, MVC, Ajax, XML, SOA, SSL, web-related protocols and services.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS SQL.
• Basic knowledge of other commonly-used RDBMS.
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities from source code reviews and testing.
• Knowledge of encryption technologies, secure communications, and secure credentials management.
• Advanced experience with at least one scripting language (e.g.: Perl, Python).
• Intermediate proficiency with C/C++ or Java.
• Advanced knowledge of common application vulnerabilities, (e.g.: XSS, CSRF, SQL injection, cookie/header/encoding manipulation, input/output validation, session replay).
• Intimate familiarity with web application testing tools (eg: Burp, Parox, Fiddler, Havij, netcat).
• Ability to define application security requirements and build secure web application solutions.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills including ability to present technical subjects to non-technical audiences.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and work independently.
• Conceptual understanding of software development principles and SDLC models.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Windows and Linux operating systems knowledge at advanced user level.

Nice-to-haves

• Thorough understanding of Java, C#, ASP.NET.
• Experience with lower-level languages (Assembly), debug and reverse-engineering tools (IDA, etc.).
• Ability to write proof-of-concept exploits.
• Agile experience.

Benefits

• Short-term and long-term incentive programs based on eligibility.
• Robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.