Kiewit · 15 hours ago
Application Security (AppSec) Engineer
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKiewit is a leading company in the construction industry, and they are seeking an Entry Level Application Security Engineer to support their application security program. The role involves assessing and remediating vulnerabilities in custom applications while fostering a secure software development culture among developers and architects.
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Responsibilities
Meet with development teams regularly to discuss security vulnerabilities in their applications and track remediation efforts
Review, test, and prioritize security findings
Conduct penetration test on internal Kiewit systems/applications as needed
Analyze and develop threat models for Kiewit systems/applications
Proactively research and identify security gaps and work to remediate
Stay up to date with new attack techniques and security tools
Develop and support custom build security tools
Qualification
Required
1-2 years' experience as an application developer (.Net or Python)
1-2 years' experience as a penetration tester
1-2 years' experience with cloud security controls
Familiar with code scanning engines
Have a working knowledge of network technologies and security controls
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for cybersecurity
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Azure cloud administration or development experience
Checkmarx scanning suite experience
Systems integration experience
Experience developing applications with containers
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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