Application Security Engineer

Applied Intuition Inc.; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company based in the UK is seeking an Application Security Engineer to manage vulnerabilities for various bug bounty programs. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and expertise in security assessment tools like Burp Suite. Responsibilities include triaging security submissions and escalating critical bugs to clients. The role offers hybrid working conditions, providing 80% remote work and 20% in office, allowing for a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge security methodologies

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proficient in operational vulnerability assessment tools.
• Ability to curate submission data for validity and severity.
• Mature skill set in a scripting/development language.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming security vulnerability submissions.
• Handle Incident Response for critical bugs.
• Communicate with clients for additional information.

Skills

Technical fluency in vulnerabilities like XSS, SQLi

Knowledge of OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team contribution ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or previous security consulting experience

Tools

Burp Suite

nmap

sqlmap

Kali Linux tools

Job description

We are Bugcrowd. Since 2012, we’ve been empowering organizations to take back control and stay ahead of threat actors by uniting the collective ingenuity and expertise of our customers and trusted alliance of elite hackers, with our patented data and AI-powered Security Knowledge Platform™. Our network of hackers brings diverse expertise to uncover hidden weaknesses, adapting swiftly to evolving threats, even against zero‑day exploits. With unmatched scalability and adaptability, our data and AI‑driven CrowdMatch™ technology in our platform finds the perfect talent for your unique fight. We aim to create a new era of modern crowdsourced security that outpaces threat actors. Unleash the ingenuity of the hacker community with Bugcrowd, visit www.bugcrowd.com. Based in San Francisco and New Hampshire, Bugcrowd is supported by General Catalyst, Rally Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and others.

Job Summary

At Bugcrowd, we handle application security assessment at an epic scale. As an Application Security Engineer (ASE) you will curate and manage the incoming security vulnerability submissions to some of the world’s biggest companies’ bug bounty programs. Here are just a few of the reasons why we are the best:

• A tenure at Bugcrowd often means you have worked on not only one company’s security program but potentially on hundreds.
• As an ASE at Bugcrowd you will be exposed to the Internet’s best security researchers and their cutting‑edge security testing methodologies. Our ASEs quickly become technically fluent in obscure/complex XSS, SQLi, XXE, IDOR, SSTI, SSRF, and many other vulnerability types. There is no other organization that offers the learning opportunity that Bugcrowd does.
• You will be exposed to things outside of your comfort zone. We routinely run security programs for cars, IoT devices, embedded systems, mobile applications, and more!
• We have an awesome team and tons of perks. We’ve even been selected as one of “The 10 Coolest Security Startups Of 2016” by crn.com.

An ASE is responsible for the ongoing triage and validation services of Bugcrowd managed programs. Under the direction of the Director of Technical Operations, you will be doing the following:

• Take incoming submission data and curate it for validity, accuracy, and severity as well as communicate directly with Bugcrowd’s clients or researchers when additional information is required.
• Handle Incident Response – escalating and communicating about the highest severity bugs to clients.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top Ten type vulnerabilities.
• A mature skill set in one scripting/development language, often to assist with the design or development of tooling for improving the triage/validation process. The ASE position is perfect for security professionals looking to take their skills to the next level.

Education, Experience, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or previous security consulting experience
• Published and demonstrated passion for security assessment research
• High proficiency with Burp Suite (or any other interception proxy) and a working level of experience with other industry standard tools (nmap, sqlmap, anything included in Kali Linux)
• Ability to execute on individual projects but still contribute to the team
• Ability to complete tasks on time
• Strong organization, influencing, and communication skills

Working Conditions

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Sitting and/or standing – Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Carrying and/or lifting – Must be able to carry/move laptop as needed throughout the work day.

Environment – Hybrid, work‑from‑home 80% of the time and in office 20%.

ADA Statement

Bugcrowd is committed to fully including all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Bugcrowd will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive any other employment benefit, please contact HR at [e-mail].

Culture

• Bugcrowd values diversity and strives to make everyone feel included and part of our team.
• We regularly hear from customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well.
• Our team consists of a broad range of people: musicians, adventure sports junkies, nature lovers, parents, cereal enthusiasts, night owls, cyclists, artists—you get the point.

Disclaimer

This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd. It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.

The company is authorized to obtain background checks for employment purposes under state and federal law. Background checks will be conducted for positions that involve access to confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets). Background checks may include Social Security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. Applicants with conviction histories will not be excluded from consideration to the extent required by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bugcrowd is EOE, Disability/Age Employer.

Individuals seeking employment at Bugcrowd are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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