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Our Company

Were Hitachi Digital Services a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our worlds potential. Were people-centric and here to power good. Every day we future-proof urban spaces conserve natural resources protect rainforests and save lives. This is a world where innovation technology and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from whats now to whats next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We dont expect you to fit every requirement your life experience character perspective and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Job description

Application Security Engineer

Company: Hitachi Digital Services
Practice: HARC Security
Location: Dallas TX (Onsite)
Experience: 2 Years

Role Overview

Hitachi Digital Services is seeking an Application Security Engineer to support application security DevSecOps secure software development and AI-enabled security initiatives. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with application security testing CI/CD security vulnerability management secure code reviews and OWASP-based security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform application security assessments for web API cloud-native and AI-enabled applications.
• Conduct secure code reviews and support vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
• Analyze findings from SAST DAST SCA container security and secret scanning tools.
• Participate in threat modeling and application security design reviews.
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Security Top 10.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve security posture and adopt secure-by-design principles.

Required Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Application Security DevSecOps Secure Development or Software Security.
• Strong understanding of:
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Secure SDLC
  • Threat Modeling
  • Secure Code Review
  • API Security Fundamentals
• Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as:
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI/CD
• Hands-on experience with one or more:
  • SAST: Checkmarx Veracode Fortify SonarQube
  • DAST: Burp Suite OWASP ZAP
  • SCA: Snyk Mend Black Duck
• Knowledge of containers and Kubernetes security fundamentals.
• Basic scripting/programming skills (Python PowerShell JavaScript Java C# etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps automation and Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform Bicep ARM CloudFormation).
• Experience securing containerized and cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot Amazon Q Cursor etc.).
• Understanding of AI/LLM security concepts including prompt injection sensitive data exposure model misuse and OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications.
• Experience with vulnerability management and application security governance programs.

Preferred Certifications

• Security
• SSCP
• CySA
• CEH
• CSSLP
• AZ-500
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• Relevant Application Security DevSecOps or Cloud Security certifications

Skills Summary

Application Security DevSecOps Secure SDLC OWASP Top 10 OWASP API Security Top 10 AI Security Secure Code Review Threat Modeling SAST DAST SCA CI/CD Security Container Security Kubernetes Security Cloud Security (Azure/AWS) Vulnerability Management Security Automation

Job Level: P10
Focus Areas: Application Security DevSecOps AI Security Secure SDLC CI/CD Security Vulnerability Management Container & Kubernetes Security Cloud Security (Azure/AWS).

About us

Were a global team of innovators. Together we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today this is the place for you.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued heard and safe to express themselves they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits support and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. Were also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). Were always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best which leads to unexpected ideas. So here youll experience a sense of belonging and discover autonomy freedom and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

Were proud to say were an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran age disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.