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Comerica Application Security Engineer Dallas or Detroit metro in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Application Security Engineer The Application Security Principal Engineer will need expertise in Container Scanning, API Security, Threat Modeling and SAST/DAST. Hands on experience on application security scanning tools like Snyk/Checkmarx or equivalent is required for this role. The Application Security Engineer provides a higher level of security in Comerica's web application environments. Generally working with dynamic and static code analyzers, communicates vulnerabilities to development teams and coaches as necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities. Integrates tool output into development pipelines. Creates and shares proof of concept code to demonstrate application attacks. Onboards applications and vulnerability tracking into management system and reports on progress. Hosts threat modeling exercises based on STRIDE or other industry standard methodology to draw out vulnerabilities during design phase. Guides aspiring application security individuals, leads implementation of new tools and methods. Significant overlap and interplay with Penetration Testing team. Position Responsibilities: Static and Dynamic Code Analysis * Performs integration of static and dynamic code scan output into CI/CD pipeline. * Reviews of code analysis output and translation into findings. * Utilizes the finding management software and tracking remediations with the development teams. * Performs development and application team education resolution training. * Performs emerging threat and threat landscape research. * Provides forensic cyber event analysis. * Identifies means to reduce cyber-attack effectiveness. * Looks for continuous improvement of detections for operationalization. Threat Modeling and Emerging Vulnerability Detection * Leads threat modeling workshops to draw out vulnerabilities. * Champions industry standard Threat Modeling framework (such as STRIDE). * Updates detection tools as new vulnerabilities emerge. * Stays aware of new vulnerabilities to articulate their inner workings against Comerica's environment. Company Expert Application Security Consulting * Works closely with partners in Cyber and Technology to solve security problems. * Serves as the escalation point for cyber incidents, events, and application vulnerability research. * Identifies and provides guidance to mitigate threat vectors unique to the shared cyber attack surface. * Proactively communicates with application development teams to illustrate vulnerabilities and solutions. Planning and Organizing * Identifies & evaluates projects, products, and solutions to enhance threat detection and other capabilities. * Provides expert guidance on highly complex, large projects to incorporate cyber and fraud detection capabilities and considerations. * Participates in industry working and information sharing groups. Administration * Keeps management informed of status of threats, the threat landscape, and current incidents and events through appropriate reporting. * Actively participates on committees representing Cybersecurity. * Keeps abreast of leading-edge technologies in the application security space. * Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled