Sr Applications Security Engineer

BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NEBRASKA Inc

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Hybrid (1 day per week in-office)
6 years application security experience
Sast dast and dependency scanning tools
Ci/cd pipeline security integration
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is seeking a Senior Applications Security Engineer to enhance their application security practices, focusing on secure software development, risk management, and collaboration with engineering teams. This fully remote position requires a strong background in application security and the ability to operate independently while implementing security solutions

Job Summary

  • The Senior Application Security Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for implementing secure software development practices across the enterprise.
  • This role requires embedding application security into CI/CD pipelines while minimizing developer friction and managing AI-related code risks.
  • Candidates must partner effectively with engineering and risk teams to deliver practical, scalable security solutions aligned with NIST, HIPAA, and SOC 2 frameworks.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is seeking a Senior Applications Security Engineer to enhance their application security practices, focusing on secure software development, risk management, and collaboration with engineering teams. This fully remote position requires a strong background in application security and the ability to operate independently while implementing security solutions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6 years application security experience
  • SAST DAST and dependency scanning tools
  • CI/CD pipeline security integration
  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerability knowledge
  • Risk-based vulnerability management
  • Secure coding standards definition

Nice-to-have

  • Healthcare or regulated industry experience
  • Azure PaaS and cloud-native architecture
  • AI-assisted development risk exposure
  • Python PowerShell Bash scripting skills
  • CSSLP GWAPT CISSP certifications
  • Threat modeling and design review participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 6 years of experience in application security or DevSecOps
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • On-call availability based on business needs

Work Rights

Must be within driving distance of Omaha, Nebraska or approved states (FL, IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, TX)

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