Application Security Engineer

Job Description:

AssetMark is a leading strategic provider of innovative investment and consulting solutions serving independent financial advisors. We provide investment, relationship, and practice management solutions that advisors use in helping clients achieve wealth, independence, and purpose.

We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Atlanta, GA office.

Responsibilities:

The Application / SaaS Security Engineer is responsible for strengthening the security of internally developed applications and enterprise SaaS platforms across the organization and its product and service lines. This role partners with development, product, platform, and business application teams to assess risk, define security requirements, improve configurations, and support remediation.

An ideal candidate combines hands on application security knowledge with practical SaaS security experience and a collaborative, problem solving approach.

• Design, enhance, test, and implement application and SaaS security controls across enterprise platforms and internally developed solutions.
• Partner with development, product, platform, and SaaS administration teams to integrate security requirements into the software development and application change lifecycles.
• Perform threat modeling and security architecture reviews for applications, APIs, integrations, authentication flows, and sensitive data paths.
• Conduct scheduled and on demand vulnerability assessments using tools such as Rapid7 and Arnica, and coordinate risk based remediation with technical owners.
• Review SaaS security configurations, roles, permissions, integrations, logging, and data protection controls, with emphasis on Salesforce and other critical platforms.
• Support application security testing, including static analysis, dynamic analysis, software composition analysis, secrets detection, and penetration testing.
• Investigate application and SaaS security incidents and recommend corrective actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
• Develop security standards, reusable control patterns, and automated evidence collection for application and SaaS environments.
• Perform special projects as assigned, while effectively managing time with competing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of secure software development practices, the OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, API security, and common authentication and authorization patterns
• Hands on experience with vulnerability management or application security testing tools, including Rapid7, Arnica, or comparable platforms
• Experience assessing and securing enterprise SaaS platforms, including identity, permissions, integrations, logging, and sensitive data protection
• Working knowledge of cloud service platforms and CI/CD or DevOps environments, including Azure, GitHub, or comparable technologies
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with demonstrated ability to work directly with development and application owner teams

Education & Experience:

• 7 to 12 years of experience in application security, product security, SaaS security, cybersecurity, or information technology
• BS degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• Experience securing Salesforce, including profiles, permission sets, connected applications, APIs, integrations, and event monitoring
• Hands on experience with static analysis, dynamic analysis, software composition analysis, secrets scanning, and penetration testing tools
• Experience with SaaS security posture management, cloud access security broker technologies, or CrowdStrike Falcon Shield
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or Infrastructure as Code, and integrating security requirements into JIRA or engineering workflows
• Supporting certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, GIAC, Salesforce, or cloud security certifications

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $130,000-$140,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Who We Are & What We Offer:

We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they’re heard, valued, and drive meaningful change. Join a team that sets new standards and creates space for you to thrive and do your best work. 

Our Mission 

Our mission is simple: to help our 10,500+ financial advisors make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives. We do this by combining powerful technology, holistic support, and expert consulting to help advisors run stronger, more efficient businesses. Backed by a comprehensive suite of investment solutions and a trust company that boasts of $150B+ AUM, our platform empowers advisors to deliver exceptional service and an outstanding client experience.

Our Values 

Heart. Client Success. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Our values are how we show up every day.  

We believe in: 

• Leading with Heart, in truly making a difference in the lives of others: teammates, clients, investors and communities. 

• Obsessing over Client Success, bringing a relentless focus on what matters to clients that sets us apart and creates loyal, lasting relationships. 

• Unyielding Integrity, doing what’s right, always. Even when it’s hard. 

• Collective Respect, in being authentic, inclusive and valuing all voices while winning together. 

• Operating with Excellence, in learning fast, continuously improving, innovating and collaborating to find new and better solutions.  

These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define what it means to be part of the AssetMark family. 

Our Culture & Benefits 

Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what’s right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family—because thriving at work starts with thriving in life. 

• Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off 

• 401K – 6% Employer Match 

• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO 

• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only) 

• Volunteer Time Off 

• Career Development / Recognition 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

• Hybrid Work Schedule 

   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.