Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Application Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating software vulnerabilities and implementing best security practices. Focus on building and maintaining ASPM tools, conducting penetration testing, and integrating security throughout the SDLC.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; Remote - Europe

Company

hirify.global is a cloud computing company focused on serving the global AI economy with infrastructure and tools.

What you will do

• Build and maintain ASPM tools and their rules.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate application security vulnerabilities.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within hirify.global.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.