Application Security Engineer, 5 months Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Curate and oversee the incoming security vulnerability reports for Bugcrowd-managed bug bounty programs.

• Assess and verify submissions for their validity, accuracy, and severity.

• Directly communicate with Bugcrowd clients or security researchers when additional clarification is needed.

• Manage incident response by escalating and discussing the most critical bugs with clients.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities.

• Support the design or development of tools aimed at enhancing the triage and validation process.

• Operate under the guidance of the Director of Technical Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or prior experience in security consulting.

• A published work and evident enthusiasm for security assessment research.

• High proficiency in Burp Suite or a similar interception proxy.

• Practical experience with industry-standard tools such as nmap, sqlmap, and those found in Kali Linux.

• Strong understanding of OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities.

• Competence in at least one scripting or development language.

• Capability to execute individual projects while also contributing to the team dynamic.

• Ability to complete assignments within designated timelines.

• Strong organizational, influencing, and communication abilities.

• Capacity to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Must be able to remain stationary for 50% of the time.

• Must be capable of carrying or moving a laptop throughout the workday.

• Required integrity to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information with strict confidentiality.

• Subject to background checks for employment purposes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to engage with security programs for numerous companies and a variety of technologies.

• Interaction with leading security researchers and access to cutting-edge security testing methodologies.

• Opportunities for learning and professional development.

• Fully remote work, with the option to work from home 100% of the time.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity.