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Application Security EngineerRaptor Technologies • Houston, TX, US
Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineer

Raptor Technologies • Houston, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About Us!

Founded in 2002, Raptor has partnered with more than 60,000 schools in 55 different countries , including 5,300+ K-12 US school districts, to provide integrated visitor, volunteer, attendance, dismissal, emergency management, and safeguarding software and services covering the complete spectrum of school and student safety.

We are passionate about our mission to protect every child, every school, every day!

About the Role

As an Application Security Engineer at Raptor Technologies, you will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and be responsible for safeguarding the organization's SaaS platforms and internal applications. This individual will be responsible for identifying, validating, and remediating vulnerabilities across a variety of environments while ensuring adherence to Service Level Objectives (SLOs). The role requires strong technical expertise in modern application security tools, testing methodologies, and secure software development practices.

Responsibilities

  • Perform application security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, and manual validation) to identify vulnerabilities in web, API, and SaaS applications
  • Validate reported vulnerabilities from internal scans, bug bounty programs, and third-party testing vendors (e.g., NetSPI, BugCrowd, HackerOne)
  • Partner with development and DevOps teams to triage, remediate, and verify fixes for confirmed issues
  • Manage and track SLOs for vulnerability response and remediation in alignment with security SLAs
  • Configure, optimize, and maintain the latest AppSec tools and integrations, including but not limited to :

SAST : Checkmarx, Veracode, GitHub Advanced Security

  • DAST : Burp Suite, Invicti, OWASP ZAP
  • SCA / Dependency Management : Snyk, Mend, or Dependabot
  • Cloud / SaaS Security : Wiz, Orca, Netskope
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps to integrate automated testing into CI / CD pipelines
  • Maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track open vulnerabilities, SLO compliance, and remediation progress
  • Support compliance and audit activities related to application security (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI)
  • Contribute to secure coding guidelines, security training, and awareness programs for developers
  • Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and best practices within the AppSec ecosystem
  • Success Criteria

  • Reduction in high-severity vulnerabilities within targeted SLOs
  • Increased automation coverage across development pipelines
  • Positive engagement and collaboration with development and DevOps teams
  • Continuous improvement of AppSec tools and processes
  • Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in application security, penetration testing, or secure software development
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE, and common web application vulnerabilities
  • Hands-on experience with AppSec toolchains (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, and container scanning tools)
  • Ability to perform manual testing to confirm and validate automated findings
  • Experience with CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and security integrations
  • Experience tracking and managing vulnerabilities in JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with SaaS security, OAuth, and API testing frameworks (Postman, Insomnia)
  • Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience with bug bounty programs (e.g., BugCrowd, HackerOne)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their security models
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., OSWE, GWAPT, CEH, CSSLP, CISSP, or similar)
  • Experience establishing or improving AppSec SLO metrics and dashboards
  • What's in it for you?

    You join the gold standard in school safety software.

    You will join a company where innovation and customer collaboration are part of what drives new product development to help keep kids safe.

    You will work with diverse teams made up of some of the best minds in the industry.

    You will get exposure to strong mentorship and leadership that have supported a long history of career advancement opportunities for our employees.

    You will have access to a robust benefits package that includes :

    Remote-first philosophy

    Flexible paid time off

    Paid parental leave

    11 Paid holidays per year

    Workplace flexibility

    Affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), paid 100% for employee only medical

    401(k) employer contribution to help you plan for the future

    Company paid life insurance, STD, and LTD

    Pet insurance

    If you are a resident of California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York or Washington, please reach out to hr@raptortech.com for a reasonable estimate of annual base compensation and any eligible incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered to successful candidates for roles may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to relevant professional experience, geographic location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

    Raptor Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.

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