Application Security Engineer

As an Application Security Engineer at Eleos Health, you will be responsible for embedding security practices within the software development lifecycle. This includes conducting secure code reviews, performing threat modeling, and managing both static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. You'll also collaborate on security architecture designs and work to enhance cloud security practices.

To qualify for the Application Security Engineer role at Eleos Health, candidates should have at least five years of experience in application security, specifically within a SaaS company. Essential skills include strong oral and written communication for report preparation, analytical skills to assess potential threats, and the ability to collaborate within a team atmosphere. Familiarity with cloud environments and security infrastructures is also crucial.

As an Application Security Engineer at Eleos Health, your work is vital in ensuring that our technology remains secure, thereby protecting sensitive user data and supporting the integrity of our mental health services. By implementing robust security measures, you'll help clinicians offer better care, ultimately elevating the quality of behavioral health support provided to individuals in need.

At Eleos Health, we leverage various tools and practices for application security, such as SAST and DAST to identify vulnerabilities early in the development process. You'll participate in integrating security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline and work closely with cross-functional teams to implement security standards and reference architectures that meet industry benchmarks.

Eleos Health offers a range of enticing benefits for its Application Security Engineers, including the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, take mental health days off whenever necessary, and access significant equity options. You'll also join a passionate team dedicated to improving mental health, creating a fulfilling and engaging workplace.

When answering, discuss specific methodologies you've employed to integrate security into the software development lifecycle. Highlight your experience in conducting secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling to illustrate your direct involvement in enhancing security throughout the development process.

You might want to mention specific resources, such as cybersecurity news websites, forums, or professional organizations. Emphasize how continuous learning and adapting your skills are important in your role to protect against emerging threats effectively.

Here, you can discuss tools you've utilized, such as SAST and DAST tools, and why you prefer them. Provide reasoned arguments based on their effectiveness, ease of use, and integration capabilities with CI/CD pipelines.

In your response, reference a specific scenario that showcases your analytical skills and decision-making ability. Detail the vulnerability assessment process, how you communicated it to stakeholders, and the proactive measures you implemented to mitigate the risk.

Discuss the various best practices for cloud security that you've employed, such as configuration management, access controls, and continuous monitoring. Explain how you work with infrastructure teams to align security standards with cloud architecture.

Emphasize the collaborative aspect of your work, detailing how you engage with software engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration of security practices. Provide examples of successful projects resulting from effective teamwork.

Here, provide a detailed example of a specific automation you developed or improved. Discuss the processes you automated and the impact on the security posture of your previous company, highlighting the efficiencies gained.

Outline your approach to risk assessment, which could include identifying vulnerabilities, assessing their potential impact, and prioritizing them based on factors like exploitability. This response should showcase your analytical capabilities and decision-making process.

Articulate your understanding of current challenges, such as the rapid pace of technology evolution or the sophistication of cyber threats. Discuss how these challenges impact your work and how you strive to proactively address them.

In your response, describe your methodology for threat modeling, including tools used or frameworks followed. Discuss how it contributes to identifying potential security weaknesses early in the development cycle and ensures robust application design.