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Job description
Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.
We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.
Responsibilities
Serve as the application security subject matter expert for development teams during requirement, design, and architecture phases, including application threat modeling for new and significantly changed applications
Perform and lead deep dive manual and automated application vulnerability assessments, documenting findings, and provide clear remediation guidance to the responsible engineering teams
Own the application security vulnerability management lifecycle across the security toolchain, including software composition analysis, static and dynamic testing, interactive testing, secrets scanning
Review and provide remediation guidance for submissions from Verisign’s public Bug Bounty program
Track open issues against defined SLAs, follow up with development teams, and elevate overdue items to engineering and InfoSec leadership
Provide guidance to support integration of security testing into CI/CD pipelines
Review third party and vendor supplied applications against internal security requirements
Mentor junior engineers and analysts, review peer work, and provide constructive feedback
Contribute to Information Security standards, secure coding guidance, and be an active participant in the broader Verisign technical community
AI And Application Security
Assess applications that embed large language models or other AI services for risks such as prompt injection, sensitive data exposure, insecure output handling, and over permissioned agents and integrations
Develop and maintain internal guidance for developers using AI coding assistants, including expectations for review, testing, and scanning of AI generated code
Evaluate and pilot AI assisted capabilities within the application security workflow such as finding triage, false positive reduction, and remediation guidance
Track developments in AI security guidance and standards and translate them into practical internal requirements and guidance
Key Skills And Experience
10+ years’ experience in Information Technology, including hands on application development experience
6+ years’ experience conducting application security assessments using COTS and open-source tooling (Burp Suite, Fortify, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with software composition analysis, dynamic application security testing, and secrets scanning platforms
Experience running a vulnerability management program through ticketing and workflow systems, including SLA definition and executive level reporting
Strong working knowledge of the OWASP Testing Framework and OWASP Top 10
Proficiency in currently accepted software development life cycles and associated standards and procedures
Knowledge of current application architectures (Single Page Application, 3 tier, microservices, containerized workloads)
Practical familiarity with AI and LLM application security risks and current industry guidance in that area
Methodical and organized, able to manage multiple opportunities, projects, and partners concurrently
Able to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision to meet firm deadlines
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, including the ability to present to senior technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Skills And Experience
6+ years software development using Java, C++, Rust, Go and/or scripting languages such as Python or Perl
Experience implementing security assessments within a Continuous Integration pipeline
Advanced experience with Linux operating systems, high comfort level with working at the command line
Understanding of Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, pair programming, etc.)
Understanding of DevOps and security integration
Experience with API security testing
Experience running or supporting a public or private bug bounty program
This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
The pay range is $164,300 - $222,300.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.
Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.
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Worksite address
reston, VA, 22090, US
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