Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Why this Role is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Application security in SaaS increasingly hinges on supply chain integrity and repeatable controls, and this role is centered on that reality. The focus on CVE reduction across base images, open source dependencies, and CI/CD integration reflects how modern SaaS products are built and shipped: continuously, with a large third party footprint. The remit also signals a product engineering environment where security work is expected to be embedded into delivery systems rather than handled as a periodic audit.
For a long term SaaS career, the standout value is ownership of an end to end vulnerability management charter that touches platform, tooling, and developer practice. Experience evaluating and operationalising approaches like assured OSS, plus integrating SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning into pipelines, translates directly across SaaS companies that run cloud native stacks and ship frequently. The role also builds credibility in security enablement by pairing automation with guidance that engineering teams can adopt.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
About the Role:
Glean is looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer with a primary focus on ensuring that our entire technology stack is free of software vulnerabilities (CVEs). This role is responsible for securing our base OS images, ensuring all open-source software (OSS) dependencies are scanned and patched, and integrating cutting-edge security tools into our CI/CD pipeline. The ideal candidate will drive the adoption of solutions like Google’s Assured Open Source Software (OSS) and explore alternative approaches to enhance software security. This role will lead the vulnerability management charter at Glean, identifying, evaluating, and implementing new security technologies and processes to proactively protect our infrastructure.
You will:
- Own and lead the vulnerability management lifecycle, ensuring our entire tech stack is free from known CVEs.
- Implement and manage secure base OS images, ensuring all underlying systems remain hardened against security threats.
- Continuously scan, monitor, and patch OSS dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks and enforce best practices for dependency management.
- Research and evaluate trusted open-source security solutions like Google’s Assured Open Source Software and recommend their adoption where applicable.
- Work closely with engineering teams to integrate state-of-the-art SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools into the CI/CD pipeline to detect and remediate vulnerabilities early.
- Define and maintain best practices for secure coding to ensure all code developed by Glean engineers is free from vulnerabilities.
- Develop automated security validation tests to enforce vulnerability-free deployments across the stack.
- Lead the adoption and, if necessary, develop custom security solutions to manage and mitigate security risks at scale.
- Provide security guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture at Glean.
About you:
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
- 5+ years of experience in application security and vulnerability management.
- Deep understanding of software security vulnerabilities, including CVEs, OWASP Top 10, and supply chain risks.
- Experience with SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Snyk, GitHub Dependabot, Trivy, Clair, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).
- Strong familiarity with package managers (npm, pip, Maven, Go modules) and securing open-source dependencies.
- Coding experience in languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C++ to develop security test cases and tooling.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native security best practices across AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Knowledge of container security, Kubernetes security, and securing microservices architectures.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive security adoption within engineering teams.
- A strong proactive approach to security, identifying risks before they become problems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance security with performance and usability.
- Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments where security is a shared responsibility.
- Passion for open-source security and keeping up with the latest trends in software vulnerability management.
Location:
- This role is remote from the US.
Compensation & Benefits:
The standard base salary range for this position is $153,000 - $238,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organization. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse company. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
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