Buenos Aires, Argentina

Position Overview

The Application Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols and policies. This role requires an understanding of application and network security, along with knowledge of scripting and automation. A strong plus would be having an AWS or GCP certification. This role will assist multiple teams in security efforts like architecture, engineering, cloud, product, and automation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement security protocols for our applications and services.
Write and maintain security tooling and automations.
Conduct regular security assessments and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with the development team to ensure the application designs are secure.
Assist with security incidents and provide post-event reports and analysis.
Assist with cloud security efforts.
Develop the security program by prototyping and innovating.
Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and countermeasures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and 1 year of experience in an IT or cybersecurity role, or 3+ years of experience in application security, product security, software engineering, or IT related roles.
Knowledge of any programming language (Python, Javascript, Go, etc.).
Familiar with security tooling and automations.
Understanding of application and network security.
Understanding with Threat Modeling methodologies and processes
Ability to work independently, in a team, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS, GCP, or Azure certification
Familiarity with DevSecOps and agile methodologies.
Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
Security certification, such as OSCP, CSSLP, CASE, etc.
Experience in working with security frameworks like OWASP, SANS, NIST, or CIS.
Proficiency in secure coding practices and a familiarity with static code analysis tools.
Knowledge of encryption algorithms, secure communications, and data protection.
Hands-on experience with implementation of Application Security Architecture and Controls (Web-Application Firewalls, SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.) in hybrid environments.

Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with other departments.
High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Proactive and forward-thinking mindset.
Dedication to continued learning and updating job knowledge.
Willingness to work on a global team.

About Media.Monks:

Media.Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. Since 2021, Media.Monks has combined diverse solutions—media, data, social, platforms, studio, experience, brand and technology services—to serve as a consultative partner integrating systems and workflows that deliver unfettered content production, scaled experiences and data science fueled by AI and the industry’s very best talent and teams.

Media.Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has earned a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23), and earns continual inclusion in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players (2020-23). It has also been named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023). Business Intelligence has recognized Media.Monks in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning, and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Media.Monks has earned the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-23), won a record number of FWAs, and a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

Disclaimer:

Responsible for resourcing and implementing security controls for your teams processes and systems
Responsible that all your personnel apply information security in accordance with the established information security policy

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Junior Application Security Engineer

Disclaimer:

Responsible for resourcing and implementing security controls for your teams processes and systems

Responsible that all your personnel apply information security in accordance with the established information security policy