Application Security Engineer - Vice President

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With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary

This role focuses on comprehensive application security testing and vulnerability management across the software development lifecycle. It involves conducting automated and manual scans using tools like Invicti, Veracode, and Burp Suite to identify and remediate security flaws in application code and open-source components. The position requires strong collaboration with development and DevOps teams, secure coding expertise in Java and Python and writing scripts, and adherence to compliance frameworks including NIST, PCI-DSS, and SOX. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on experience in application security, secure development practices, automation within CI/CD environments, and—ideally—AI/ML security (e.g., LLM application, prompt injection/data leakage risks, model supply chain and dependency risks).

Objective

To leverage deep expertise in application security testing, secure coding, and vulnerability management to enhance the security posture of enterprise applications. The goal is to proactively identify and remediate security risks, integrate security into DevOps workflows, and ensure compliance with industry standards, while fostering a collaborative environment that empowers development teams to build secure software from the ground up.

Major Responsibilities

Application Security Testing & Analysis

• Conduct DAST scans using Invicti to identify vulnerabilities in applications.
• Conduct SAST scans using Veracode to identify vulnerabilities in source code.
• Conduct SCA scans using Veracode to identify vulnerabilities in open-source components.
• Compare SAST and DAST results to ensure comprehensive vulnerability coverage.
• Analyze scan results, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to implement effective remediations.
• Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• As needed, conduct manual verification and authenticated scans using Burp Suite to reduce false negatives.

Software Development & Secure Coding

• Understand and evaluate vulnerabilities in Java, .NET, Python, and other application codebases.
• Partner with development teams to remediate security flaws and reinforce secure coding practices.
• Provide guidance on OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities, including how they arise and how to prevent them.
• Required: Write scripts and code in Java and Python as needed for security engineering and automation.

Vulnerability Management & Compliance

• Ensure required DAST, SAST, and SCA release and periodic scanning occurs and findings are addressed within SLA.
• Review and approve false positives and mitigated-by-design requests for DAST, SAST, and SCA.
• Review and approve SDLC tasks (MME and SbD MUFG processes) for DAST, SAST, and SCA.
• Maintain compliance with NIST, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, SOX, and CIS security frameworks.
• Store and organize security artifacts in archives following standardized documentation practices.

Security Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work closely with developers, DevOps teams, and application owners to secure software across all stages of the SDLC.
• Automate security scanning processes via scripting and improve reporting capabilities.
• Stay updated on exploitation techniques, security research, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT, CEH) are highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in application security, secure development, DAST, and SAST.
• Hands-on experience with DAST tools such as Invicti (Netsparker), AppScan, Burp Suite, Acunetix.
• Experience with SAST tools such as Veracode and Fortify.
• Hands-on experience performing manual testing with Burp Suite.
• Strong knowledge of web security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, ITRE ATT&CK).
• Strong software development experience with Java and Python (and/or .NET); comfortable writing production-quality code and scripts for security engineering and automation is required.
• AI/ML security experience (e.g., securing LLM-enabled applications AI features, testing for prompt injection and data leakage, and evaluating model/dependency supply chain risk) is preferred
• Familiarity with secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud) is a plus.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security tasks.

Soft Skills

• Collaborate effectively with developers and provide security guidance in a constructive manner.
• Communicate clearly through technical reporting and vulnerability documentation.
• Apply an analytical mindset focused on improving software security and reducing risk exposure.

Education:

•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience

“Visa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position.”

The typical base pay range for this role is as follows:

• New York / New Jersey: $140k – 203K

depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

Our hybrid work schedule is four days on-site and work remotely one day per week.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.