Cybersecurity - Standard - Security Engineer Level: Senior

Cook Systems
San Antonio, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with application security governance and secure SDLC practices.

Best fit for

  • Professionals who have coordinated cross-functional security and compliance initiatives
    — “Experience coordinating across security, engineering, technology, risk, and compliance organizations”
  • Individuals skilled in AI-assisted workflows and automation for security operations
    — “Experience leveraging APIs, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve security operations”

Things to consider

  • Certifications are a clear requirement for both positions, which may limit candidates without them
    — “Certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials”
  • The role requires a strong grasp of both technical and governance aspects of application security
    — “Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory expectations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AppSec platforms and vulnerability validation in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience conducting vulnerability validation, root-cause analysis, and false-positive assessments”
  • Showcase your ability to build security dashboards and metrics for executive reporting
    — “Experience developing security metrics, dashboards, key performance indicators, and executive reporting”
  • Emphasize your hands-on work with SAST, DAST, and IaC in technical interviews
    — “Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, API Security, DAST, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Mobile Security testing”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with GitLab and DevSecOps practices in your application materials
    — “Familiarity with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated security controls”
  • Position yourself as a leader in developer enablement and security governance
    — “Experience providing secure coding guidance and remediation support to development teams”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • secure coding guidance
  • vulnerability management
  • security metrics
Typical background
application securitycybersecurity

Skills & requirements

Required

Application SecuritySecure SDLCVulnerability AnalysisFalse-positive ValidationDeveloper Enablement

Preferred

Ai-assisted WorkflowsAutomation

About the role

Original posting from Cook Systems via Greenhouse

About Cook Systems

For over 30 years, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.

Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.

Two openings for this job...

Position #1: Senior Application Security Engineer - Policy & Platform

Senior Application Security Engineer to provide technical expertise across the Application Security platform portfolio. The AppSec Engineer will support AppSec tooling, policy implementation, vulnerability analysis, false-positive validation, platform escalations, and developer enablement activities.

Required Qualifications:

Deep understanding of Secure SDLC and Application Security practices

Hands-on experience with SAST, SCA, API Security, DAST, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Mobile Security testing

Experience administering and supporting AppSec platforms and security tooling

Experience conducting vulnerability validation, root-cause analysis, and false-positive assessments

Experience providing secure coding guidance and remediation support to development teams

Familiarity with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated security controls

Experience leveraging APIs, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve security operations

Certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, GWAPT, GWEB, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials

Position #2: Senior Application Security Engineer - Governance & Enablement

Position #2 Overview:

Senior Application Security Engineer to support Application Security governance, reporting, program coordination, and cross-functional enablement activities. The AppSec Engineer will also help support and maintain operational execution across the AppSec program.

Required Qualifications:

Experience supporting enterprise Application Security or cybersecurity governance programs

Experience developing security metrics, dashboards, key performance indicators, and executive reporting

Familiarity with vulnerability management, software supply chain security, and Secure SDLC governance

Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory expectations

Experience coordinating across security, engineering, technology, risk, and compliance organizations

Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders

Experience with reporting and workflow platforms such as Power BI, ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent tools

Experience leveraging automation and AI capabilities to improve reporting, governance, and operational processes

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials

Benefits at Cook Systems

We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:

Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia

Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life

401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months

Beyond benefits, Cook Systems is a place where we expect people to take ownership of their work, communicate openly, continue learning, and contribute to the teams and clients they support.

We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we’d like to hear from you.

Source: Cook Systems careers (Greenhouse)

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