Application Security Engineer

When you join Accurate Background, you’re an integral part of making every hire the start of a success story. Your contributions will help us fulfill our mission of advancing the background screening experience through visibility and insights, empowering our clients to make smarter, unbiased decisions.

As part of Accurate Background’s Global Information Security team, the Application Security Engineer will support Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) operations. They will work closely with development, security, and engineering teams to ensure that applications are properly assessed for vulnerabilities and that security issues are addressed effectively. The ideal candidate should have experience with SAST and DAST tools, as well as a strong understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability management processes.

Application Security Engineers must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to work under tight deadlines. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as this role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance security posture. This role reports to the Sr. Application Security Engineer.

Please note that the above job description represents a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for this position at Accurate Background. Duties and qualifications may vary based on specific business needs and organizational changes.

We offer a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of room for growth. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. To do this, we follow four guiding principles – Take Ownership, Be Open, Stay Curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave. 

Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it’s what’s best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best.

Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences.

Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve.

Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.

 About Accurate Background:

Accurate Background’s vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand. Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe.

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