About this Cyber Security – Application Security Engineer, Associate role at BlackRock
About this role
We are seeking a motivated Application Security Penetration Tester and Code Reviewer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our software applications using comprehensive tools, heavily using AI and all types of security testing. This role involves performing penetration tests, secure designs, static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, and software composition analysis to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. The role could also include other tasks such as automations, pipeline configurations and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure and manage automated security testing tools to perform regular scans of the codebase in static code analysis, dynamic, and API tests.
- Perfom penetration tests on web apps, mobile apps, APIs, thick clients, network, cloud, AI
- Analyze the results of security scans and identify true positive findings.
- Collaborate with the development team to provide detailed feedback and recommendations for remediation of identified security issues.
- Document and report security findings, including mitigation strategies
- Handle the bug bounty program, help with analysis and triage where needed
Qualifications and Tech skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Experience in application security, code review, and security testing.
- Basic knowledge of static and dynamic code analysis tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with software composition analysis tools and methodologies.
- Experience with automated security testing tools and their configuration.
- Familiarity with Java, C, C++, or .Net.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming.
- Proficient in reading SQL statements.
- Knowledgeable about ADO pipelines.
- Familiarity with coding agent AI tools like Claude, Devin, Codex.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with development teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or OSCP are a plus.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
