Application Security Engineer

Description
Your Impact
As an Application Security Engineer you will help embed security across CivicPlus's software development lifecycle, leading application security testing and vulnerability remediation to protect the products local governments and residents rely on.
About CivicPlus
At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.
What You'll Do
As an Application Security Engineer, you will:
Perform security code reviews, threat modeling, and architecture reviews across all development projects as part of a secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure design, secure coding standards, and security controls across the SDLC.
Identify, track, and validate vulnerabilities and security defects from security testing and scanning, partnering with development teams to prioritize remediation within compliance timeline requirements.
Coordinate external, independent penetration testing of production environments.
Lead application security testing, including static, dynamic, and interactive application security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST).
Serve as a subject matter expert on application security vulnerabilities (such as the OWASP Top 10) and emerging threats.
What We're Looking For
We know that excellent candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply!
Preferred Qualifications
3–7 years of experience in application security, secure development, penetration testing, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with application/security testing tooling (SAST, DAST, and/or IAST).
Experience integrating secure design principles into change management, code review, CI/CD pipelines, and secure development operations.
Security+, GSEC, GSSP, or equivalent certification.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred).
Familiarity with secure coding practices across multiple languages (such as C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python) and knowledge of cloud-native and SaaS application environments.
AI-forward mindset with a demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and work quality.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools to enhance productivity and outcomes.
Compensation And Benefits
Estimated Salary Grade Range: $70,300 - $101,300
Anticipated Hiring Range: $80k - $90k.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.
Our Hiring Process
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition
Interview with the Hiring Manager
Panel Interview with CivicPlus team members, including an interview project activity
Offer
Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.
Additional Information
CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
This position will remain open until October 7, 2026 at 4pm CT. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team.
At CivicPlus, we embrace AI and automation as tools that help people work smarter, move faster, and focus on higher-value work that strengthens communities. We encourage thoughtful, responsible use of technology to improve efficiency, support innovation, and enhance the employee and customer experience—while keeping human judgment, collaboration, and accountability at the center of what we do.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.

Work arrangement
Yes