Nord Security
Technology
ApplicationSecurityEngineer|Senior
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“Application Security Engineer | Senior at Nord Security. Skills: Application security, Security assessment, Secure implementation. Ensure software design security. Define secure implementation practices”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Mobile/desktop applications security assessment experience, Network understanding (OSI, TCP/IP), Experience defining security test scope, Secure coding knowledge, Problem-solving and investigation skills, Experience with different OS security, Ability to build relationships, Ability to make product-related business decisions, Assertiveness and ability to compromise
Nice to Have
SAST/DAST/SCA results experience, Application security testing experience, Mentorship and career-switch opportunities
What You'll Do.
Ensure software design security
Define secure implementation practices
Sync with product development teams
Ensure security communication between teams
Act as glue between teams
Plan security tool development
Manage security tool development
Create security review tasks
Cooperate with product teams
Learn about product changes
Make educated security decisions
Ensure mobile/desktop apps tested
Ensure browser extensions tested
Design security training
Deliver security training
Look for internal security gaps
Address security questions
Give advice on product security direction
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Syncing with teams; Communication between technical teams; Cooperate with product teams
Full Job Description
The world’s most advanced VPN, and a whole lot more. If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands. Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data. Main Responsibilities - Ensure software design security and define secure implementation practices by syncing with teams responsible for the actual product development. - Ensure that security-related communication between technical teams involved in releasing the product is smooth (act as a “glue” between all teams so everyone’s on the same page); - Plan and manage development of security tools within the team; - Create tasks for the product's security reviews (SAST/DAST/SCA results, application security testing, etc.). - Cooperate with product teams to learn about changes introduced into the product early to make educated security decisions. - Ensure mobile/desktop applications and browser extensions are sufficiently tested. - Support internal and external audits; - Design and deliver training for security engineering awareness & adoption. - Actively look for internal security gaps within the product or organization overall. - Address security questions and give advice regarding the direction of the product's security. Core Requirements - Proven experience in mobile/desktop applications security assessment: planning, testing, methodologies, and vulnerability reporting; - Good understanding of how networks work (OSI and TCP/IP models) with a particular focus on VPNs; - Experience working with stakeholders to define the scope of security tests and identify remediation actions to address any vulnerabilities identified; - Knowledge of secure coding practices; - Sense of ownership with strong problem-solving and investigation skills; - Experience with different OS (Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, Windo
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