Security Engineer, Application Security

The role

You will identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in software applications. This involves building security tools, performing code reviews, penetration testing, and security assessments.

What you will do

• Conduct regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing
• Design, develop, and implement security tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Work with development teams to integrate security best practices into the SDLC
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments
• Track, analyze, and manage vulnerabilities in applications
• Assist in investigating, analyzing, and responding to security incidents
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience in information security, cybersecurity, or a related field
• Significant portion of experience in leadership or management roles
• Deep understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices
• Experience with secure coding practices, threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response
• Experience in application security, software development, or related areas
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and application security frameworks
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++
• Knowledge of security tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP
• Familiarity with security protocols and encryption methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Relocation assistance

Before you apply

• Background checks for applicants will be administered

About the company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.