Role overview

Application Security Engineer

Requirements and responsibilities

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Your responsibilities will include:

  • Build and maintain ASPM tools and their rules.
  • Identify, analyze, and remediate application security vulnerabilities using tools like ASPM.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Conduct manual and automated penetration testing of applications.
  • Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines for development teams.
  • Facilitate threat modeling and risk assessments on new and existing applications.
  • Stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
  • Serve as an application security subject matter expert to other teams.

We expect you to have:

  • 4+ years of experience in application security.
  • Strong knowledge of common application security risks (e.g. OWASP Top 10) and how to mitigate them.
  • Experience with secure coding practices in languages such as Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript.
  • Proficiency in a common programming language (such as Go or Python) with a willingness to learn Go, if necessary.
  • Hands-on experience with security testing tools (Burp Suite, ZAP, Semgrep, etc.).
  • Understanding of authentication protocols like SAML or OIDC.
  • Experience in conducting threat-modeling sessions.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Willingness to learn new things.
  • Being comfortable working independently.

It would be an added bonus if you had:

  • Confidence in presenting your ideas and opinions in a manner that can be challenged, while responding well to feedback.
  • Experience in designing, building, and maintaining security automation.
  • Experience in translating compliance and regulation requirements into technical specifications.
  • Experience in exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, Linux kernels, containers, and networks.
  • Security certifications such as OSCP or OSWE.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth and learning opportunities
  • Flexibility and ownership
  • Collaborative and innovative culture
  • Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
  • International environment and talented teams
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