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About The Role
The Application Security Engineer will be responsible for integrating security into the development of applications. The engineer will work closely with Kraken's Product and software development teams to threat model, vulnerability scan and penetration test the early software, system and architecture while identifying the required control points in the application stack. The engineer will also closely work with developers to diagnose, document and remediate security vulnerabilities. The engineer will also be responsible for evaluating, recommending and implementing security related software on the SDLC. Further, the engineer must be comfortable leading and training developers in secure best practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years of Development experience
- Proficient in a primary development language
- Organized, responsive problem solver
- Strong understanding of application security frameworks
- Thorough knowledge of OWASP Top 10 & ASVS
- Understanding of Security Code Reviews
- Strong Self-started able to operate independently
- Excellent oral/written presentation skills with the ability to teach and communicate effectively to developers and leadership.
- Understanding Continuous Integrations / Testing / Delivery
- Knowledge of JIRA, Burp, Confluence, SAST, DAST
Location Tagging: #EU #US #LI-Remote #LI-DA2
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