Application Security Developer

Post Date

Jan 21, 2026

Location

Huntington Beach,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92647
US
Apr 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

SDG-fa59074a-3ed2-42a9-aa47-4aa347020ed6

Pay Rate

$140k - $160k (estimate)

Job Description

Overview:
Insight Global is looking for a well-rounded very technical hands-on person to join our team as an Application Security Engineer. This person should be able to work independently in a very fast-paced environment. They will have the opportunity to work and grow in all aspects of the cybersecurity program.

The ideal candidate shall also possess a background in application development to go with their security knowledge and experience. They will focus on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in software applications throughout their lifecycle They will also be asked to work closely with our development team to integrate security practices and ensure applications are designed, developed, and deployed securely.

Responsibilities:
• Play a crucial part in the security development life cycle from beginning to end.
• Define and enforce security requirements and standards for application development, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements as well as industry best practices.
• Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security reviews of applications and infrastructure to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Work with our developers to promote and implement secure coding best practices, providing guidance and training on security vulnerabilities.
• Penetration testing of applications to identify any potential weaknesses and work with our developers to remediate them.
• Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in applications
• Manage and address security incidents, including root cause analysis and remediations.
• Stay up to date with the latest application security tools, technologies, and techniques.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4-7+ years of experience in software development and understanding of the SDLC.
• Last 2-3+ years in application security
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon AWS (preference on Azure)
• Hands‑on experience with:
• Static & dynamic analysis tools (Sonarqube or similar tools)
• Vulnerability scanners
• Application penetration testing tools (Burp Suite and/or Kali Linux preferred)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Relevant industry certifications such as SANS, CASE, CSSLP
• Familiar with NIST or ISO frameworks and PCI requirements.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.