Senior Application Security Engineer

The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle across Dell Medical School's cloud, platform, and enterprise application environments, including Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Cloud, and other cloud platforms. This role partners with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical, research, and operational teams to strengthen application security, support secure software delivery, and reduce organizational risk while enabling innovation across academic, research, and healthcare environments.

The Senior Application Security Engineer is responsible for integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle across cloud, platform, and enterprise application environments. This role leads secure code review, application security testing, vulnerability management, cloud security assessments, and secure development initiatives while partnering with development teams to ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 requirements. The position supports applications developed for academic, research, and clinical environments, including biomedical systems operating within healthcare settings.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) standards supporting Azure-hosted applications, Adobe Experience Cloud, and other internally managed platforms

• Support secure software development for academic, research, and clinical applications, with an emphasis on higher-risk clinical systems

• Perform manual and automated secure code reviews for internally developed applications, identifying vulnerabilities aligned with the OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25

• Integrate Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) into CI/CD pipelines

• Partner with software developers to remediate vulnerabilities and promote secure coding practices through guidance and education

• Configure and operate Burp Suite Professional/Enterprise for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and authorized penetration testing

• Utilize OWASP ZAP for automated and on-demand application security scanning

• Perform controlled validation testing using Metasploit during authorized penetration testing engagements

• Triage, prioritize, and track remediation efforts through a risk-based vulnerability management process

• Coordinate security testing schedules with application owners to minimize operational disruption

• Support QA and automated testing initiatives validating application security controls throughout deployment pipelines

• Assess Microsoft Azure and other cloud environments for security posture, including identity and access management, network segmentation, and resource-level security controls

• Review Adobe Experience Cloud and SaaS/PaaS integrations to ensure secure configuration and appropriate data protection

• Support secure API design, authentication, authorization, and data validation practices

• Recommend improvements that strengthen cloud and enterprise application security architecture

• Assess the security of AI/ML models, data pipelines, and AI-enabled applications

• Review secure integration of generative AI tools, chatbots, and AI-driven APIs supporting institutional applications

• Evaluate security controls for robotics programming, automation platforms, and robotic process automation (RPA) solutions

• Support security assessments of biomedical systems and connected medical devices operating within clinical environments

• Collaborate with research, innovation, and clinical teams to embed secure development practices throughout AI and robotics initiatives

• Align application security practices with HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 requirements

• Support third-party risk assessments (TPRM) and application security reviews

• Participate in audit activities, including HITRUST readiness assessments

• Develop and maintain application security policies, standards, and procedures

• Partner with Cybersecurity Analysts on threat modeling, incident response, and architecture reviews for new applications and integrations

• Collaborate with the campus Information Security Office (ISO) to support application security standards, risk assessments, vulnerability management, and coordinated incident response

• Work closely with Infrastructure, Development, and Platform Engineering teams to integrate security throughout project lifecycles

• Communicate technical findings, security risks, and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders

• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure

• Perform related duties as assigned

• Maintain current knowledge of secure software development, cloud security, application security testing, and emerging cybersecurity technologies

• Evaluate new tools and technologies that strengthen enterprise application security

• Apply modern security practices across cloud, application, and software development environments

• Make sound security decisions balancing organizational risk, operational needs, and regulatory requirements

• Evaluate vulnerabilities and recommend practical remediation strategies

• Prioritize security initiatives using risk-based methodologies

• Navigate complex cloud, application, and healthcare technology environments

• Balance multiple priorities across development, security, and operational initiatives

• Integrate security controls into rapidly evolving technology ecosystems

• Build productive working relationships with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical, research, and operational teams

• Promote security awareness and secure development practices throughout the organization

• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary technical teams

• Take ownership of application security initiatives and vulnerability remediation efforts

• Drive continuous improvement of secure development practices

• Respond proactively to emerging application security risks

• Maintain accountability for application security standards and vulnerability management activities

• Promote compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements

• Support secure software delivery through consistent governance and oversight

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Present security findings, recommendations, and risk assessments effectively

• Develop documentation supporting secure development and application security best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience

• • Experience supporting healthcare or higher education environments

  • Knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF 2.0, TAC 202, and UTS 165 security frameworks

  • Experience securing Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Cloud, SaaS/PaaS platforms, and cloud-native applications

  • Familiarity with AI/ML security concepts, including model security, data governance, prompt injection risks, and adversarial attacks

  • Experience supporting robotics, robotic process automation (RPA), biomedical systems, or connected medical devices

  • Experience integrating application security testing into QA processes, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Experience performing application threat modeling, secure architecture reviews, and third-party risk assessments (TPRM)

• None

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

• GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)

• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

• Standard office environment and equipment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer

• Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration as business needs require

• May participate in after-hours security testing, incident response, vulnerability remediation, or critical production support activities

• May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients while supporting healthcare environments

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section, where you may upload multiple files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.