Application Security Engineer – Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
Job Summary
At Zelis we Get Stuff Done. So lets get to it!
A Little About Us
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers providers and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers including the top five national health plans regional health plans TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify optimize and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts driving real measurable results for clients.
At Zelis AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo accelerate innovation and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility embrace change and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions exceptional experiences and the future of our industry for our clients customers and our culture.
A Little About You
You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences community involvement and the valuable lessons youve learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements the knowledge youve gained and the personal interests that shape who you are.
Position Overview
Zelis is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer with deep expertise in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to strengthen the security of our software supply chain and reduce risks associated with open-source and third-party software components in internally developed applications. This role will help integrate scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines and partner with developers engineering teams to triage vulnerabilities to embed security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience integrating SCA and application security tooling into CI/CD pipelines evaluating vulnerability exploitability managing open-source license compliance and enabling developers to build secure applications at scale. Experience with AI/LLM-focused security scanning tools and emerging application security technologies is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities :
- 8 years of experience in various AppSec domains
- Lead the implementation and optimization of Software Composition Analysis (SCA) solutions to identify vulnerabilities license compliance issues and software supply chain risks across enterprise applications.
- Establish and maintain processes for managing risks associated with open-source and third-party software dependencies.
- Integrate and automate SCA and application security tools within CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous security validation throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Deploy and manage security platforms such as Synk Black Duck Mend Veracode Checkmarx ONE experience with any emerging AI/LLM-based security scanning solutions would be desirable.
- Experience embedding security guardrails into build pipelines using tools like Jenkins GitHub Actions or GitLab CI. Artifactory integration experience in the pipeline and developer workflows would be desirable.
- Analyze identified vulnerabilities to determine exploitability reachability and potential business impact.
- Perform risk-based prioritization of findings focusing remediation efforts on vulnerabilities that pose the greatest threat to the organization.
- Validate findings to reduce false positives and improve overall vulnerability management effectiveness.
- Develop maintain and enforce open-source software governance policies.
- Provide technical guidance security coding and best practices to development teams.
- Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages including Java Python C Ruby
- Strong understanding of how third-party packages are integrated through external public repos(e.g. npm for JavaScript pip for Python Maven/Gradle for Java).
- Knowledge of application security best practices and industry standards including OWASP Top 10 Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) Software Supply Chain Security principles Vulnerability Management frameworks
Professional Skills :
- Excellent communication strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving security threats and technologies.
Education :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Location and Workplace Flexibility
Zelis is headquartered in the U.S. with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership -office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.
While location expectations vary by role candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.
Base Salary Range
$127000.00 - $160550.00At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors including experience education qualifications as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package which may also include discretionary bonus plans commissions or other incentives depending on the role.
Zelis full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well which demonstrates our commitment to our employees health well-being and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match flexible paid time off holidays parental leaves life and disability insurance and health benefits including medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process please email .
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities duties and skills from time to time.
Required Experience:
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