Application Security Engineer

Sectigo

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Category: Information Technology

Salary: 80,000 - 110,000 CAD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Join Sectigo as an Application Security Engineer to ensure the security of applications and software systems throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Assist in incident response by providing engineering support to remediate critical security bugs in production environments.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement appropriate security measures for applications.
Review and assess application security, including code reviews and penetration testing.
Develop and implement automated processes to ensure consistent application of security best practices across projects.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with software developers to design and implement secure application architectures.
Work with development teams to improve the security of CI/CD processes.
Promote a secure-by-design culture and advocate for best practices in secure coding, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Perform security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Implement and manage security monitoring and incident response tools.
Articulate security issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Advocate for a security-first culture and continuously update stakeholders about emerging threats.
Serve as a key cyber incident response team member, operating within Security Operations.
Operate on a rotating 24x7 on-call schedule, including after-hours, nights, and weekend shifts.
Other duties as assigned related to the nature of this role and company initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field recommended.
Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and software development.
Hands-on experience with automated security testing tools.
Proficiency in one programming language such as Python, Golang, or Java.
Experience with Oracle SQL, secure DB configuration is a plus.
Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols, security standards.
Relevant certifications preferred.
Excellent communication skills.

Perks & Benefits

Global team with a global impact. Inclusive workforce promoting growth and engagement. Fun and happiness in everything we do.

Why Join Us?

At Sectigo, we believe doing good is good business. Join a passionate and engaged team making a difference globally.