Remote Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote - USA)

Description:

• Confluent is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to join their team remotely in the USA.
• The role involves defining and executing the security strategy for both on-prem offerings and Cloud services.
• The engineer will ensure security is integrated throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to testing and cloud operations.
• Responsibilities include cultivating a culture of security awareness across engineering, product, and the organization.
• The position requires building software automation to support various security operations.
• The ideal candidate should possess deep technical security knowledge and software development expertise to implement robust security architecture strategies and manage security issues at scale.
• Key tasks include driving software security initiatives, performing security threat modeling, conducting design reviews, and enhancing security automation.

Requirements:

• A data-driven, decision-making mindset is essential for this role.
• Candidates must have 4+ years of relevant application security industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, particularly in Web Application Security and Cloud Security, is required.
• Experience with common software development stacks and CI/CD systems is necessary.
• Proficiency in reading and writing code for software automation and security test cases, preferably in GoLang, Python, or Java, is expected.
• Experience working with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders is important.
• Candidates should have the knowledge and perspective to influence stakeholders and lead initiatives to ensure product safety.
• The ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders is required.

Benefits:

• Confluent promotes a culture of belonging and values diverse perspectives, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead and grow.
• The company is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, making employment decisions based on job-related criteria without discrimination.
• Employees are encouraged to challenge norms and contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive environment.