Associate Cybersecurity Engineer (AppSec)

TL;DR

Associate Cybersecurity Engineer (AppSec): Safeguarding enterprise systems and applications through vulnerability management and application security with an accent on identifying and mitigating threats across infrastructure and application layers. Focus on implementing SAST/DAST/IAST tools, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and driving remediation efforts.

Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) in Irving, Arlington, or Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Company

hirify.global provides automotive financing and financial services for General Motors customers.

What you will do

• Maintain and build skill sets in cybersecurity triage, investigation, and response activities.
• Design and implement security solutions for Vulnerability Management (VM) and AppSec tools including SAST, DAST, and IAST.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for applications and systems to drive remediation.
• Collaborate with DevOps and operations teams to integrate security controls into workflows and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Monitor and analyze system logs and security alerts to detect unauthorized access or anomalies.
• Create security metrics, vulnerability trends, and risk reports for leadership.

Requirements

• Understanding of vulnerability management processes, CVSS scoring, and remediation strategies.
• Experience with application security tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, or OWASP ZAP.
• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps principles.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud-native security for AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Scripting and automation skills using Python or Bash for vulnerability scanning workflows.
• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field strongly preferred.

Nice to have

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCNP-Security, GIAC, CEH, or CPTS.
• 0-2 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Engineering, or Application Development.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K matching and tuition assistance.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid bonding leave for new parents.
• GM employee auto discount and community service pay.
• Flexible hybrid work environment (4 days in office).
• Mission-focused environment with high leadership visibility and direct reporting to the CEO.