Application Security Engineer

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar is looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer to lead the application security program safeguarding our business applications at our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate appropriate cybersecurity features as early as possible into development life cycles
• Leverage leadership and cybersecurity skills to educate and empower development, deployment, and platform engineering teams to implement security requirements
• Maintain an understanding of application security requirements such authentication, access management, data protection, secure coding and secure API use
• Maintain a knowledge of security processes and controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Application allow listing, Vulnerability Management, and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
• Guide developers on mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities
• Plan, lead, and advance DevSecOps and Vulnerability Management initiatives using a metrics and risk-based approach
• Establish relationships with developers and security champions to help ensure DevSecOps and Vulnerability Management requirements and tooling are integrated into business systems, processes, and workflows

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
• 8 years of professional experience in information technology or engineering
• 4 years of experience in cybersecurity as part of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
• Proficient with security testing technologies including static analysis tools, dynamic analysis tools, and penetration testing tools, such as Snyk, SonarQube, Invicti, XPANSE
• Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10 And CIS Top controls
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Able to communicate effectively with both developers and operations personnel, including conveying security concepts using terms and references they are familiar with
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices
• Broad cybersecurity skills such as in security architecture, cloud security and artificial intelligence security

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Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $96,000.00 - $128,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.