Senior Application Security Engineer

Job Posting Title: Senior Application Security Engineer ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes 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. Important Employment Information This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship are not eligible for employment in this position. Purpose 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. Responsibilities Secure Development and Code Review 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 Security Testing and Vulnerability Management 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 Cloud and Platform Security 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 AI, Robotics, and Biomedical Systems Security 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 Governance, Risk, and Compliance 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 Cross-Functional Collaboration 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 Marginal or Periodic Functions Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tech Savvy 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 Decision Quality Make sound security decisions b