Staff Application Security Engineer

20 Minutes ago • 4 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Staff Application Security Engineer will be responsible for conducting thorough static and dynamic analysis of applications, implementing SCA tools for open-source components, and assessing/securing containerized environments and IAC deployments. This role requires expertise in application security, secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and experience with various security tools. The engineer will identify and address security vulnerabilities within codebases. This role involves collaboration with the Product Security team and reporting to the Director of Vulnerability Management.
Must have:
  • Expertise in Application Security with over 4 years of experience.
  • Proficiency with application security tools like Snyk, Semgrep, etc.
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
  • Experience in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities.
Good to have:
  • Experience as a software developer or within a DevSecOps position.
  • Extensive experience in Cloud Security.
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

Job Details

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

Our Engineering team built the world's largest cloud security platform from the ground up, and we keep building. With more than 100 patents and big plans for enhancing services and increasing our global footprint, the team has made us and our multitenant architecture today's cloud security leader, with more than 15 million users in 185 countries. Bring your vision and passion to our team of cloud architects, software engineers, security experts, and more who are enabling organizations worldwide to harness speed and agility with a cloud-first strategy.

We're looking for an experienced Staff Application Security Engineer for our Product Security team. Reporting to the Director of Vulnerability Management, you'll be responsible for:

  • Conducting thorough static and dynamic analysis of our applications to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities early in the development process (SAST/DAST)
  • Implementing SCA tools to identify and manage open-source components, ensuring that all third-party libraries and frameworks used in our codebase are secure and up-to-date (Software Composition Analysis)
  • Assessing and securing our containerized environments and IAC deployments, ensuring that security best practices are followed to protect our infrastructure from potential threats (Container and Infrastructure as Code Security)

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Expertise in Application Security, encompassing over 4 years of hands-on experience in deploying and overseeing security protocols like Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA), or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Proficiency with application security tools such as Snyk, Semgrep, Coverity, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and dependency management tools
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and remediation techniques with expertise in source control (Github, Bitbucket), and CI pipelines (ArgoCD, Jenkins)
  • Experience in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities within codebases, ensuring prompt and efficient management throughout the CVE/CWE lifecycle

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience as a software developer or within a DevSecOps position, with proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, and Golang
  • Extensive experience in Cloud Security, adept at securing cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with comprehensive knowledge of cloud-native security tools and methodologies

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-GL2

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Similar Jobs

Hapag-Lloyd AG - Senior Software Engineer

Hapag-Lloyd AG

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Rackspace Technology - R-19462 Data Engineer III - VN

Rackspace Technology

Vietnam (Remote)
4 Months ago
Google - Marketing Analyst, Ads Marketing Analytics

Google

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
ByteDance - Backend Software Engineer - Security Engineering

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Google - Software Engineering Manager II, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google

Durham, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Capgemini - Java Fullstack

Capgemini

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Software Development Engineer I

Aristocrat Gaming

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Reddit - Senior Android Engineer, Apps Platform

Reddit

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
PwC - AWS Data Engineer|Bangalore

PwC

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
7 Months ago
ByteDance - Backend Software Engineer, Enterprise Solution

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Excel Hr solutions - Node Js Developer with Socket Programming

Excel Hr solutions

(Remote)
1 Year ago
ByteDance - Backend Software Engineer - Global E-Commerce Supply Chain Billing & Settlement

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Google - Technical Solutions Engineer, Data, Google Cloud

Google

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
ION - Software Developer/Engineer - Graduate Development Program

ION

Collecchio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Thales - Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Thales

Singapore, Singapore (Hybrid)
1 Week ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Fluence - Electrical Design Engineer - CAD

Fluence

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
FICO - Software Quality Assurance-Lead Engineer

FICO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
6 Days ago
Interactive Brokers - Client Services Representative (Freshers)

Interactive Brokers

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Nagarro - Staff Engineer, Javascript Fullstack

Nagarro

India (Remote)
6 Months ago
Devrev - Compliance Strategist – Security & Privacy

Devrev

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
3 Days ago
Synechron - Techno Functional QC Automation Engineer (Capital Markets and Selenium)

Synechron

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Week ago
PwC - IN-Associate – Enterprise Apps SAP – SAP  FICO– Advisory – Ahmedabad

PwC

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Hitachi - F&O Finance Functional_NA MS

Hitachi

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Rackspace Technology - Site Reliability Engineer / Observability Engineer

Rackspace Technology

India (Remote)
3 Months ago
Trek - Product Support Analyst (ERP)

Trek

Haryana, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Category Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

About The Company

Zscaler enables the world’s leading organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. Zscaler services are 100% cloud-delivered and offer the simplicity, enhanced security, and improved user experience that traditional appliances or hybrid solutions are unable to match. Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates the world’s largest cloud security platform, protecting thousands of enterprises and government agencies from cyberattacks and data loss.



Stay Connected:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zscaler

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zscaler

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zscaler/

San Jose, California, United States (Hybrid)

Escazu, San José Province, Costa Rica (Hybrid)

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel (Hybrid)

Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid)

Hong Kong (Hybrid)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Zscaler

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug