Security Engineer III (Application Security)

TL;DR

Security Engineer III (Application Security): Leading the advancement of application security posture and implementing security capabilities across the Application Protection portfolio with an accent on WAF, API security, and CI/CD guardrails. Focus on threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and integrating AI-enabled security tools while ensuring robust data protection and compliance.

Location: Must be based in Tulsa, OK, US

Company

hirify.global is a stable and financially strong banking corporation providing comprehensive financial services and investment management.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced application security architectures and secure CI/CD guardrails.
• Conduct threat modeling and in-depth vulnerability assessments for internal applications and APIs.
• Develop and maintain application security controls including WAF, API policies, and DAST/SAST/SCA/IaC scanning.
• Oversee application-layer incident response, including triage, containment, and root cause analysis.
• Define security controls for AI/LLM-enabled features, addressing risks like prompt injection and data leakage.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance security maturity.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Tulsa, OK
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced expertise in application security tools like WAF, DAST, SAST, and SCA.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Go, or PowerShell.
• Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• CISSP or equivalent professional certifications.
• Experience with secrets management tools like HashiCorp Vault.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Splunk or Elasticsearch.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth within a stable financial institution.
• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and inclusive workplace practices.
• Engagement in complex security challenges with cross-functional teams across the organization.