Application Security Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Application Security Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in financial services, cybersecurity consulting, healthcare IT, and government contracting, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst to principal security architect. Atlanta is the dominant hiring hub, followed by meaningful activity in Alpharetta and Savannah, where employers like NCR Voyix, Equifax, and Genuine Parts Company maintain established security engineering teams. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia include secure SDLC integration, cloud security engineering, and penetration testing within regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ADP is hiring a Senior Application Security Engineer - Containers
This Hybrid role can sit in Roseland, NJ or Alpharetta, GA
Unlock Your Career Potential: Global Security Organization at ADP.
Do you have a passion for going on the offensive to safeguard critical information?
As ADP’s Global Security Organization (GSO), we know that our clients rely on us for human capital management solutions, but beyond that, they entrust us with one of their most valuable assets — their employee data. We are honored by this trust and are laser focused on securing data at every step in the information lifecycle, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and compliance with industry and government regulations at all times. From the cloud to the data center and across every emerging device, you’ll join a team of experts in the GSO who are always staying one step ahead in this ever-changing world of data by continually evolving our strategies and technologies to protect ADP and our clients.
The mission of the GSO Enterprise Application Security [EAS] team is to protect ADP's internally developed products from existing and emerging security threats. We improve internal product security posture by integrating and automating security controls early in the product development life cycle and aid in uncovering security risks. This work empowers and supports development teams to recognize and address security risks in a timely manner.
The EAS team has an opening for a Senior Container Application Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage container security scanning services. This role involves partnering with key stakeholders to assess security risks and establish a governance framework for the secure use of container images before their release into production.
Like what you see? Apply now!
Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers
What You’ll Do:
- Drive container security operations including supply chain risk initiatives across ADP’s different business units.
- Build and Support security into the DevOps pipelines & help institutionalize the security scanning of container images in line with shift left strategy.
- Provide support for managing supply chain vulnerabilities, image provenance, adversarial container security, and governance risk, and compliance (GRC)
- Assist in developing solutions to generate a Container Security Bill of Materials (CSBom) and Vulnerability Exchange (VEX)
- Promote a culture around secure container development through training, governance, and metrics.
- Maintain awareness of container cybersecurity threats and best practices to enable securing and hardening at scale.
- Customize policies, rules, and alerts to comply with established policies and settings.
- Bring technical SME knowledge into the program and drive excellence.
- Metrics/Reporting
- Identify meaningful KPIs/KRI’s to drive progress and improvement
- Provide weekly Scanning and Monitoring reports.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Perform other duties as required.
Experience You'll Need:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of container security vulnerabilities (OWASP).
- Understanding of container image formats such as Docker, OCI, etc.
- Experience in implementing and rolling out container scanning solutions as part of container development.
- Familiarity with internet technologies and web development secure coding best practices.
- Understanding CI/CD pipelines covering source control, integration, and deployment (ex: Bitbucket, Jenkins, Rally, JIRA, Artifactory, Nexus, SonarQube, git, Snyk).
- Previous software engineering/architecture experience (Java, C#, .Net, JavaScript, Python) preferred.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and basic cross-functional knowledge across multiple development and security disciplines.
- Experience in training development teams on secure container practices.
- Basic understanding of Test Automation tools and framework - NIST Container Security Framework.
- Ability to communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical staff.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies, Cloud, Container and Application Security.
- Good problem-solving skills, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
To Succeed in This Role:
- You'll have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Qualifications:
- Five years or more experience in various IT or cybersecurity roles, with three or more years of experience specifically in software engineering roles.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of container security and related risks.
- Familiarity with internet technologies and web development best practices.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and basic cross-functional knowledge across multiple development and security disciplines.
- Ability to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and container & cloud security.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns.
- Good analytic skills, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis to support and defend data-driven decision-making regarding system threats, vulnerabilities, and risk.
- Any of the following are a plus but not necessary: CEH, CISSP, CSSLP, GCIA, GPEN, GWAPT
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY
(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )
#LI-SD4
#LI-Hybrid
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
ADP is hiring a Senior Application Security Engineer - Containers
This Hybrid role can sit in Roseland, NJ or Alpharetta, GA
Unlock Your Career Potential: Global Security Organization at ADP.
Do you have a passion for going on the offensive to safeguard critical information?
As ADP’s Global Security Organization (GSO), we know that our clients rely on us for human capital management solutions, but beyond that, they entrust us with one of their most valuable assets — their employee data. We are honored by this trust and are laser focused on securing data at every step in the information lifecycle, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and compliance with industry and government regulations at all times. From the cloud to the data center and across every emerging device, you’ll join a team of experts in the GSO who are always staying one step ahead in this ever-changing world of data by continually evolving our strategies and technologies to protect ADP and our clients.
The mission of the GSO Enterprise Application Security [EAS] team is to protect ADP's internally developed products from existing and emerging security threats. We improve internal product security posture by integrating and automating security controls early in the product development life cycle and aid in uncovering security risks. This work empowers and supports development teams to recognize and address security risks in a timely manner.
The EAS team has an opening for a Senior Container Application Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage container security scanning services. This role involves partnering with key stakeholders to assess security risks and establish a governance framework for the secure use of container images before their release into production.
Like what you see? Apply now!
Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers
What You’ll Do:
- Drive container security operations including supply chain risk initiatives across ADP’s different business units.
- Build and Support security into the DevOps pipelines & help institutionalize the security scanning of container images in line with shift left strategy.
- Provide support for managing supply chain vulnerabilities, image provenance, adversarial container security, and governance risk, and compliance (GRC)
- Assist in developing solutions to generate a Container Security Bill of Materials (CSBom) and Vulnerability Exchange (VEX)
- Promote a culture around secure container development through training, governance, and metrics.
- Maintain awareness of container cybersecurity threats and best practices to enable securing and hardening at scale.
- Customize policies, rules, and alerts to comply with established policies and settings.
- Bring technical SME knowledge into the program and drive excellence.
- Metrics/Reporting
- Identify meaningful KPIs/KRI’s to drive progress and improvement
- Provide weekly Scanning and Monitoring reports.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Perform other duties as required.
Experience You'll Need:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of container security vulnerabilities (OWASP).
- Understanding of container image formats such as Docker, OCI, etc.
- Experience in implementing and rolling out container scanning solutions as part of container development.
- Familiarity with internet technologies and web development secure coding best practices.
- Understanding CI/CD pipelines covering source control, integration, and deployment (ex: Bitbucket, Jenkins, Rally, JIRA, Artifactory, Nexus, SonarQube, git, Snyk).
- Previous software engineering/architecture experience (Java, C#, .Net, JavaScript, Python) preferred.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and basic cross-functional knowledge across multiple development and security disciplines.
- Experience in training development teams on secure container practices.
- Basic understanding of Test Automation tools and framework - NIST Container Security Framework.
- Ability to communicate security-related concepts to technical and non-technical staff.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies, Cloud, Container and Application Security.
- Good problem-solving skills, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
To Succeed in This Role:
- You'll have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Qualifications:
- Five years or more experience in various IT or cybersecurity roles, with three or more years of experience specifically in software engineering roles.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of container security and related risks.
- Familiarity with internet technologies and web development best practices.
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and basic cross-functional knowledge across multiple development and security disciplines.
- Ability to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and container & cloud security.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns.
- Good analytic skills, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis to support and defend data-driven decision-making regarding system threats, vulnerabilities, and risk.
- Any of the following are a plus but not necessary: CEH, CISSP, CSSLP, GCIA, GPEN, GWAPT
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY
(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )
#LI-SD4
#LI-Hybrid
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in application security engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, or SCA tools integrated into CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or development language such as Python, Java, or Go
- Industry certification such as CISSP, CEH, CSSLP, or GWAPT recognized by Georgia-based employers
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks common in Georgia industries including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP
- Experience conducting threat modeling and security code reviews within an agile development environment
Application Security Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a application security engineer in Georgia?
Application security engineering in Georgia requires no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Georgia employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, followed by certifications like CISSP, CSSLP, or CompTIA Security+. Practical experience with secure coding, vulnerability scanning tools, and DevSecOps pipelines carries as much weight as credentials with Atlanta-area financial services and technology employers.
How much do application security engineers make in Georgia?
Application security engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $131,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,110 for the lowest 10% to over $176,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire application security engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring application security engineers in Georgia right now include ADP, Truist, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of financial technology firms, large healthcare systems, and defense contractors creates consistent, year-round demand for this role across the metro Atlanta area and beyond.
Which Georgia cities have the most application security engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Georgia are the Georgia cities with the most application security engineer openings. Atlanta dominates because it hosts the Southeast's largest cluster of financial technology companies, Fortune 500 headquarters, and federal agency field offices, while Alpharetta draws demand from its dense corridor of cybersecurity and SaaS firms, and Savannah's growth in logistics technology and port-adjacent IT infrastructure supports additional hiring.
Are there remote application security engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields. Application security engineering is largely code and tool-driven work that translates well to remote environments. About 100% of application security engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed DevSecOps and cloud security work has become. Code review, threat modeling, and pipeline integration are the tasks most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a application security engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a related role such as software developer, IT analyst, or systems administrator into a junior security engineering or DevSecOps associate position. Large Georgia employers including Equifax and NCR Voyix hire for entry-level security analyst roles that rotate into application security teams. Earning the CompTIA Security+ or completing a CSSLP associate credential, combined with a portfolio of secure coding projects or a capture-the-flag competition record, gives candidates without direct experience a concrete edge in Georgia hiring.
Where can I find and apply to application security engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to application security engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across Atlanta, Alpharetta, Savannah, and the rest of the state. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization and apply directly.
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