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World Wide Technology Sr. Information Security Engineer in St. Louis, Missouri
Key Responsibilities (includes but is not limited to):
Strategic Oversight:
Design and implement a comprehensive application security strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry standards (e.g., OWASP ASVS, NIST 800-53).
Lead the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge security tools and methodologies to address emerging threats (e.g., AI-driven attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities).
Technical Leadership:
Be a technical subject matter expert (SME) responsible for organization wide application security, SSDLC, container security, secure CI/CD, cloud security
Conduct advanced security assessments, including threat modeling, source code audits, and red-team exercises, to identify and mitigate complex vulnerabilities.
Architect secure-by-design frameworks for application development, ensuring scalability and resilience across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Oversee the integration of security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST) into CI/CD pipelines, optimizing for efficiency and coverage.
Facilitate the creation of compliance automation and policy-as-code to streamline cloud governance in partnership with technology and application owners.
Drive the adoption of advanced security technologies (e.g., runtime application self-protection [RASP], software composition analysis [SCA]) to harden applications against zero-day exploits and supply chain.
Lead the design and deployment of automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools like GitLab Security, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions to enforce secure-by-default practices.
Architect and maintain a secure application framework, defining standards for encryption, authentication (e.g., OAuth 2.0, SAML), and API security across microservices and monolithic systems.
Collaboration and Mentorship:
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed security into all phases of the SDLC, advocating for a DevSecOps culture.
Collaborate with technology and application owners to establish and agree upon secure build standards.
Mentor and train junior security engineers and developers on secure coding practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation.
Incident Management:
Support incident response efforts for application-related security incidents, coordinating with cross-functional teams to contain, analyze, and resolve incidents.
Develop post-incident reports and recommend long-term preventive measures to senior leadership.
Compliance and Governance:
Ensure applications comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., CMMC, GDPR, SOC, PCI-DSS) and prepare for audits by maintaining robust documentation.
Establish and enforce application security policies, standards, and KPIs to measure program effectiveness.
Research and Innovation:
Stay ahead of evolving threats by researching new attack vectors (e.g., zero-day exploits, API vulnerabilities) and proactively updating security controls.
Represent the organization in industry forums, contributing to thought leadership on application security trends.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Preferred locations: MO, KS, FL, TX, and Potentially others
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WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.
WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.