Senior Security Engineer - Application

Vasion is seeking a Senior Security Engineer - Application who embodies our core values and is eager to join our dynamic team. We are dedicated to enabling digital transformation for everyone by providing an affordable, integrated SaaS solution that simplifies business operations. Vasion offers a flexible working environment for our 400+ employees around the globe, including at our headquarters in St. George, Utah, and offices in the UK, Germany, and Lehi, Utah.

Role Overview

As a Senior Security Engineer-Application Security, you will be responsible for safeguarding our software applications from security vulnerabilities and threats. You will work closely with development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, perform security assessments, and respond to emerging threats. Your role is crucial in ensuring our applications remain secure and compliant with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze code from penetration test and make security recommendations to improve the security posture of the application.
• Analyze security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis
• Report possible threats or software issues
• Research weaknesses and find ways to counter them
• Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems
• Understand software, hardware and internet needs while adjusting them according to our business environment
• Develop best practices and security standards for the organization
• Test company software, firmware and firewalls
• Monitor production networks for security issues.
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security.
• Perform penetration testing.
• Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
• Stay up-to-date on Cybersecurity trends and security standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or cyber security or equivalent job experience
• 3 + years experience in information security or related fields.
• Proven experience in conducting security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and tools.
• Strong understanding of web and mobile application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Go, PHP, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with security tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, static and dynamic analysis tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container security (e.g., Docker) is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Discretionary Vacation Bonus
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive pay
• A full suite of traditional benefits
• Training/Advancement opportunities
• 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Financial wellness education
• Company-contributed HSA
• Onsite perks include gym, pickleball, snacks & drinks, arcade, theater room, etc.

Our Core Values

Vasion looks for people who will exemplify its four core values and are driven to become:

• Action Owners, with principles drawn from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• Candor Seekers, illustrated in Radical Candor by Kim Scott
• People Builders, as detailed in Leadership and Self-deception by The Arbinger Institute
• Storytellers, guided by principles from Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller

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More about Vasion

Visit https://www.vasion.com to learn more about Vasion.

Additional Information

Vasion is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other legally protected characteristics.