Senior Application Security Engineer

Position Summary:

Pax8’s Platform Security team is responsible for the implementation and operation of our application and infrastructure security program. As a vital member of this group, the Sr. Application Security Engineer helps build and reinforce the security posture of Pax8’s software development lifecycle.

They collaborate closely with our software development teams as we evolve our world-class software marketplace. The Sr. Engineer is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of security defects; conducting and maintaining application threat models; designing and implementing secure development frameworks; training teams on secure coding practices; and validating security processes throughout the application build, deployment, and operation processes.

Essential Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

• Serve as a subject matter expert on application security to drive security considerations into product design and software development processes.
• Create and maintain risk assessments and threat models against evolving features in the Pax8 software platform.
• Develop and manage application security testing processes, including automated testing and manual design review processes.
• Assist teams in reproducing, triaging, and addressing security vulnerabilities.
• Develop security standards and best practices, both in the form of written documentation and code-based guardrails.
• Maintain application security tooling and associated process documentation as necessary.
• Advocate for security best practices throughout the software engineering organization by leading security training for software development teams.

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

• At least five (5) years of experience in application/product security.
• Strong background in the OWASP Top 10 application security defects, including the ability to identify and remediate such vulnerabilities in different languages.
• Demonstrated experience with modern software languages (we primarily use Kotlin and JavaScript).
• Demonstrated experience developing threat models and leading secure code reviews.
• Demonstrated experience with application security testing processes such as SAST, SCA, and DAST through detection, triage, and remediation.
• Knowledge of secure architecture and secure design patterns in a web-based microservices environment.
• Background in cloud-based infrastructure and containerized application environments.
• Experience with modern workflow management processes such as ticketing systems.
• Experience with modern source code management systems and CI/CD platforms.
• Ability to execute independently within a small, nimble team.

Required Education & Certifications:

• B.A./B.S. in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity) or equivalent work experience

Compensation:

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