Hybrid Senior IT Application Security Engineer

at Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

• Job title: Senior IT Application Security Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Cyber Security, ERP, Python, SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Jose, United States

About the role

• IT Application Security Engineer responsible for architecting and managing security across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure. Collaborating with product teams to integrate security practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage application security across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure services, and ERP platforms (IFS)
• Build and optimize role-based access controls (RBAC)
• Conduct regular security assessments, code reviews, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests across Microsoft and ERP platforms
• Lead application security reviews, threat modeling, and risk analysis for new product features and integrations
• Advise development on secure architecture, design, and coding practices, serving as SME throughout the SDLC
• Develop guidance and best practices for secure configuration, data access, and RBAC implementation
• Train product and engineering teams on secure coding and emerging threats
• Respond to and investigate application security incidents, drive remediation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and audit teams to support audits, compliance initiatives, and ongoing security operations

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in application security roles (preferably in enterprise Microsoft or ERP environments)
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure Active Directory, and IFS ERP security models
• Advanced knowledge of RBAC, access provisioning, least-privilege, and segregation of duties in enterprise/cloud environments
• Hands-on expertise in secure application development, vulnerability management, code reviews, and threat modeling
• Proficiency with security testing tools (SAST, DAST), CI/CD pipeline integration, and automation scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or relevant Azure security credentials are a plus.

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Dental and vision
• Life and disability protection
• Sales incentive bonuses (for eligible positions)
• Stock compensation (for certain positions)