Mta – Application Security Engineer

Overview
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare.
We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable.
Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our Product Security team.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security of our software development lifecycle, deployed application security posture, and operations in accordance with NIST guidelines.
This role requires a deep understanding of software security best practices, DevSecOps principles, and the operation of security tooling.
Responsibilities
Security Integration in SDLC: Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Implement and manage security automation tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA, OSS).
DevSecOps Implementation: Support the adoption and implementation of DevSecOps practices across the organization, ensuring security is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
Automate security testing, monitoring, and reporting processes using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure application security scanning and remediation requirements are met.
Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on applications and infrastructure.
Monitor and analyze security incidents and vulnerabilities reported by threat intelligence feeds.
Work closely with development and operations teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all development activities comply with the organization's security policies and standards, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks and regulations.
Develop and maintain security documentation, including security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Contribute reporting on security findings and remediation efforts for stakeholders and leadership.
Security Awareness and Training: Provide training and guidance to development, operations, and QA teams on application security practices, DevSecOps, and policy standards.
Stay updated with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements.
Required / Basic Qualifications
4+ years of experience in Application Security / DevOps Engineering
Deep understanding of software security best practices, DevSecOps principles, and the operation of security tooling
Proficiency in scripting such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, etc.
Experience implementing security tools such as OWASP ZAP, Veracode, SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security
Experience with Supply Chain security tooling such as JFrog Xray/Curation, Black Duck, Sonatype, FOSSA
Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of healthcare, privacy, and financial compliance regulations
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an understanding of IT business operations and information security
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about security challenges
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Previous penetration testing experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Benefits and Total Rewards
At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people.
We offer Total Rewards packages that include comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Total Rewards offerings serve the diverse needs of our employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package determined by performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.
In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
€53,300 - €88,800
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