Application Security Engineer - HarbourVest Partners, LLC - Boston, MA

Job Description Summary For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking. In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences. We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm. HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer. This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed. As a key member of the Security Engineering team, this person will help lead HarbourVest’s Application Security program. The Application Security Engineer (ASE) will serve in a multi-functional role, advising development teams on secure coding and accepted industry procedures. The ASE is responsible for leading SDLC initiatives that include secure code reviews, architecture assessments, and application scanning methods. They will provide end-to-end leadership for application security, working closely within platform teams to advocate for and enhance a strong program focused on application security. In this role, they will help uphold and continuously improve HarbourVest’s high security standards across infrastructure, applications, and operational processes. The ideal candidate is someone who is: Dedicated to