Remote Senior Application Security Engineer - Octopus by RTG

Description:

• Octopus by RTG is looking for a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their team, which focuses on AI and tech growth for partner organizations.
• The company is part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), known for delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
• The role involves working with an Egypt-based grocery delivery startup that has rapidly expanded since its founding in 2017, now offering thousands of daily essentials with a tech-driven supply chain.
• The Senior Application Security Engineer will execute and advance application security efforts through hands-on assessments, process improvements, secure development enablement, and collaboration across functions.
• Responsibilities include contributing to the application security program, enforcing secure coding practices, conducting threat modeling sessions, and performing application security testing.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience in Application Security.
• A Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in cyber security, information security, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field is required.
• Core knowledge and skills should include Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT), Mobile Application Penetration Testing (MAPT), Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC), Threat Modelling, Secure Source Code Review (SSCR), and SecDevOps.
• Preferred certifications include EC-Council certifications, INE Security certifications, The SecOps Group certifications, GIAC certifications, Offensive Security certifications, Practical DevSecOps certifications, and Mile2 certifications.

Benefits:

• Employees will receive social and medical insurance.
• A bi-annual bonus is also part of the benefits package.