Application Security Engineer (Cloud)

Plano, TX | Hybrid Option

Toyota Connected is expanding our Security Team! You will be part of a highly talented group pioneering Information Security in one of today's most innovative and highly visible industries. At Toyota Connected, Information Security is embedded within engineering teams rather than operating as a gatekeeper. We partner closely with developers to enable fast, secure delivery across cloud-native platforms and vehicle-adjacent systems.

This position is focused on hands-on Application Security and DevSecOps execution, working under established security strategy and architecture while contributing practical improvements across the software lifecycle. Protecting the privacy, safety, and data of millions of Toyota and Lexus drivers is a top priority.

Responsibilities:

• Perform threat modeling and application security reviews for cloud services and APIs, including systems that interface with vehicle platforms
• Review and provide feedback on application and cloud security architecture in partnership with senior engineers and architects
• Work with engineering teams to integrate security controls into application design, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows
• Implement and operate application security tooling, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and container/image scanning
• Help maintain and improve application and cloud security controls to support rapid development and experimentation
• Assist in designing and validating logging, monitoring, and telemetry to support detection and response
• Develop automation scripts and integrations to improve security coverage and reduce manual effort
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support security incident response, investigations, and remediation activities
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and Cloud teams to deploy and operate threat detection and mitigation capabilities
• Contribute to risk and threat documentation and communicate findings to engineering partners
• Engage with Toyota's global cloud and security organizations to support alignment and knowledge sharing
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, or DevSecOps
• Practical experience performing threat modeling and security reviews for applications or services
• Hands-on experience securing applications running in AWS
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, OpenTofu, Cloudformation, Crossplane, etc.)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of API security, authentication, authorization, and service-to-service communication
• Solid experience with Linux/Unix systems
• Ability to write clear, maintainable scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Familiarity with modern application security practices (Secure SDLC, OWASP Top 10, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to escalate risks appropriately
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and security peers
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills

Excited about this opportunity, but don't meet 100% of the qualifications? We’d still love for you to apply! Toyota Connected is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. You may just be the right candidate for this or other Toyota Connected opportunities.

Location:

This position is based in Plano, Texas. Toyota Connected encourages all employees to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned work location for Hybrid work. 

To save time applying, Toyota Connected does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position currently.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an excellent compensation and benefits package, you’ll also receive:

• A Career Path that allows you to take your career to the next level.
• Annual $2,500 Training Budget to help you grow and develop your professional skills.
• Unlimited time off and flexibility for a great work-life balance. At TC you'll be treated like the professional we know you are and left to manage your own time and workload.
• Home office stipend of $1,000 to help furnish an ergonomic remote office.
• Four months of paid parental leave. We want new moms and dads to have an opportunity to bond with their new little bundles of joy.
• Adoption Assistance of $5,000 for regular adoptions or $6,000 for special needs. We know adoption costs can add up, and we want to help.
• 401(k) with generous company match that is fully vested day one.
• Toyota and Lexus vehicle discounts to allow you to drive in style.
• Generous vehicle allowance for new and leased Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Scratch that vehicle payment off your monthly bills!
• Annual Patent-a-thons and Hackathons to embrace your superior creative thinking ability.
• Annual Wellness Stipend of $1000 to help balance your overall mental and physical health.
• Free catered lunches when working onsite. We try to keep it healthy, but Fridays are “cheat” days, so you can get your carbs on!
• Two fully stocked Nespresso bars for your coffee and tea fixes.
• No dress code! Come as you are. We know the smart people we hire don’t need to be told what to wear.
• Free covered garage parking to shield your vehicle from those sneaky storms and to protect your buns from the Texas sun.

Who Are We?

Toyota Connected was established in 2016 to infuse the power of big data and cloud intelligence into all aspects of the mobility experience so that driving a Toyota or Lexus is more personal, intuitive, and safe. We create and enable technologies that delight, simplify, and connect the lives of those who use our products. We believe this mobility revolution will empower our customers to use their vehicles in an array of exciting new ways. We support, celebrate, and thrive on the opportunity to provide Mobility for All.

Making a connected life a more human experience takes humans from all walks of life. Toyota Connected celebrates and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces you.

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process by providing reasonable accommodations as necessary for persons with disabilities or those affected by pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. If you need to request an accommodation, please reach out to your Recruiter who will connect you with an HR Business Partner to discuss your requested accommodation. We only share the candidate information obtained through this process as necessary to fulfill our reasonable accommodation obligations and strive to create an unbiased and equitable experience for all.