Application Cyber Security Engineer

Summary

Join our multinational team of seasoned software engineers at DSR Corporation, a leading end-to-end solution provider for hundreds of companies. As an experienced Application Security Expert, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and resilience of our web and desktop applications. You will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and implementing secure coding practices. Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate security by design and respond to evolving cyber threats. We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, accelerated career growth, flexible schedules, and a remote-friendly policy. Our company fosters a strong work-life balance and provides extra holidays. Join us in making a positive impact on the world through secure software development!

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in application security
• MS (preferred) or BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, Nmap, Snyk)
• Strong understanding of secure software development principles (secure coding, authentication, encryption)
• Experience with common web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP )
• Hands-on experience in scripting/coding, preferably in Python, JavaScript or Golang
• An ability to read obfuscated, minificated code
• Familiarity with SAST, DAST tools
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Technical leadership experience
• Experience working in distributed team
• Fluent English

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments of web and desktop applications, identifying vulnerabilities in design, code, and architecture
• Work with development teams to implement secure coding practices, provide code reviews, and improve application security posture
• Conduct security audits, penetration testing, red teaming and threat modeling
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, exploits, and vulnerabilities, translating this knowledge into actionable improvements
• Development of detailed documentation, detailed security assessment reports and remediation recommendations

Benefits

• Competitive salary and great benefits
• Accelerated career growth
• Flexible schedule and remote-friendly policy
• Office in the center of Porto
• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• Strong work-life balance emphasis
• Extra holidays