Application Security Engineer

Glean is a leading Work AI platform that enhances productivity through intelligent search and AI technologies. They are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer responsible for ensuring the security of their technology stack by managing vulnerabilities, implementing secure practices, and integrating security tools into the development pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the vulnerability management lifecycle, ensuring our entire tech stack is free from known CVEs
• Implement and manage secure base OS images, ensuring all underlying systems remain hardened against security threats
• Continuously scan, monitor, and patch OSS dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks and enforce best practices for dependency management
• Research and evaluate trusted open-source security solutions like Google’s Assured Open Source Software and recommend their adoption where applicable
• Work closely with engineering teams to integrate state-of-the-art SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools into the CI/CD pipeline to detect and remediate vulnerabilities early
• Define and maintain best practices for secure coding to ensure all code developed by Glean engineers is free from vulnerabilities
• Develop automated security validation tests to enforce vulnerability-free deployments across the stack
• Lead the adoption and, if necessary, develop custom security solutions to manage and mitigate security risks at scale
• Provide security guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture at Glean

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• 5+ years of experience in application security and vulnerability management
• Deep understanding of software security vulnerabilities, including CVEs, OWASP Top 10, and supply chain risks
• Experience with SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Snyk, GitHub Dependabot, Trivy, Clair, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
• Strong familiarity with package managers (npm, pip, Maven, Go modules) and securing open-source dependencies
• Coding experience in languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C++ to develop security test cases and tooling
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native security best practices across AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Knowledge of container security, Kubernetes security, and securing microservices architectures
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive security adoption within engineering teams
• A strong proactive approach to security, identifying risks before they become problems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance security with performance and usability
• Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments where security is a shared responsibility
• Passion for open-source security and keeping up with the latest trends in software vulnerability management