Application Security Engineer

Posted:
10/2/2024, 2:46:02 AM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Team: The Application security team is responsible to protect applications & product within the company which are built to empower the markets, the responsibility includes the team to protect from bad actors & making sure security hygiene is encompassed in the software development. 

 

Responsibilities and Impact 

  • Conduct security vulnerability assessments and software composition analysis on applications within the organization to unveil concealed vulnerabilities in the code. 

  • Analyze the scan results to identify false positives within the code and the business logic. 

  • Identify and report vulnerabilities in third-party libraries and components. 

  • Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities. 

  • Collaborate with devops teams to seamlessly integrate the scans in the CICD pipeline of the applications. 

  • Stay updated on the latest security threats and best practices. 

  • Assist in security awareness and training programs. 

  • Develop and maintain security assessment procedures and guidelines 

  • Develop custom solutions and automations to optimize the application security workflow 

  • Leverage existing AI solutions to reduce false positive within the SAST and DAST programs 

 

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates) 

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. 

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.  

  

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.  

 

What We’re Looking For:  

We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and ideas with a desire to learn and thrive. This role will provide you with a variety of experiences to help you identify your strengths, develop highly transferable skills and align you to a successful career path for a bright future at S&P Global.  

Basic Qualifications:  

  • Bachelors degree in a technical field of study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or IT 

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

  • An aptitude to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment 

  • The ability to build strong working relationships in a collaborative setting 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with Java, dot net and python development is preferred 

  • Demonstrated passion or interest in one or more of our key industries 

  • Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn new things, techniques, and technologies 

 

Right to Work Requirements: 

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. 

 

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.


Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership


At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

  • Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

  • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfdescribes discrimination protections under federal law. 

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S&P Global

Website: https://spglobal.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1860

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Analytics ⋅ Business Intelligence ⋅ Credit ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Market Research