Sr Application Security Engineer-Remote

Job Overview:
The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Application Security) is responsible for protecting our organization's software applications and services from threats by embedding security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The role functions as part of the cybersecurity operations team and collaborates cross-functionally with Application Development, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Threat Emulation and Security Architecture teams to identify vulnerabilities, perform assessments, to build secure applications and promote a culture of security.

This position plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive data, maintaining compliance, and reducing application-layer risk in cloud, web, mobile and API environments. The role is expected to independently lead engagements from conception to completion, communicate technical details to partners and senior leadership, mentor junior staff, and provide technical direction to the program.

What does it mean to be part of the Information Technology Team?

A role in Information Technology at UNFI involves being a part of the transformation of food for all through many innovative technology products such as myUNFI, our customer ordering platform or our warehouse management systems that optimize service. You will have an opportunity to be a part of the technology journey to transform food for all through collaboration and building solutions across teams that directly contribute to our OneUNFI strategy.

Roles include network automation, infrastructure unification and modernization, data services and analytics, and digital offering.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct security-focused code reviews, static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and interactive application security testing (IAST)
• Triage and prioritize findings from automated security scans and penetration testing results; provide actionable remediation guidance to developers
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security tools and best practices into CI-CD pipelines (e.g., secret scanning, dependency checking, secure coding standards)
• Develop and maintain security tools, scripts, frameworks, and automation to scale application security efforts
• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and red team exercises on applications
• Provide security consulting and training to development teams on secure coding practices, common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP top 10), and emerging threats
• Monitor emerging application security trends, vulnerabilities (e.g., CVEs), and attack techniques; contribute to incident response when application exploits occur
• Ensure applications align with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, OWASP, PCI-DSS, SOC
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• Create and update security documentation, policies and threat models as needed
• Compiles and analyzes data for management reporting and metrics as directed
• Demonstrates expert-level knowledge and skills in the technical, process, organizational, and philosophical aspects of application security
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education / Certifications:

• BA/BS in Computer or Cybersecurity domain
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, CSSLP, CEH, CISSP, or cloud security certs (e.g., AWS Security Specialty)

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in application security, secure software development, penetration testing, or related cybersecurity roles, in a large, highly diverse, and distributed environment
• Strong understanding of web application vulnerabilities, OWASP top 10, and secure coding principles
• Proficiency in at least one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#)
• Hands-on experience with App Sec tools such as:
  • SAST: SNYK, Veracode, Sonar Qube, Checkmarx, CodeQL
  • DAST: SNYK, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Veracode
  • SCA:
    Snyk, Dependabot, Black Duck, OWASP Dependency-Check
  • Other:
    Wiz, Git Hub Advanced Security, or similar
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container/orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices and integrating security into CI-CD pipelines
• Knowledge of secure SDLC methodologies, threat modeling (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA), and secure design patterns

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - able to explain technical security issues to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with developers
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights
• Ability to mentor junior staff and transfer technical knowledge as well as contribute to the team's knowledge sharing
• Strong independent direction and ability to multi-task
• Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies
• Ability to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a professional…