What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Application Security Engineer position at Cox?
The Lead Application Security Engineer is focused on evaluating the secure coding of custom and third-party software, evaluating container images, executing manual and automated dynamic application security testing, and securing the configuration of software as a service (SaaS).
This role will use their deep cybersecurity knowledge in secure coding and implementing methods to ensure security throughout the software development lifecycle. They will also secure SaaS through configuration management and design ways to use a web application firewall to protect Cox Automotive websites and APIs. They must be able to partner with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
This role will report directly to the Senior Manager of Application Security at Cox Automotive.
Primary Responsibilities
- Implement and enforce secure coding guidelines and controls throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Perform static software analysis, manual dynamic assessments, and software composition analysis.
- Interface daily with engineering teams to consult on their source code vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Research and evaluate emerging application security threats and implement methods to detect and protect against in the software development lifecycle.
- Continually analyze and tune secure coding detections (e.g., Veracode policy settings).
- Participate in security events and incident response to identify gaps in current design and propose solutions to prevent threats from reoccurring.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
USD 119,600.00 - 199,400.00 per year
Compensation :
Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits :
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
About Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
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Salary : $119,600 - $199,400
