Remote Senior Application Security Engineer - KrakenFlex

Description:

• Kraken is a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system.
• The company is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join a newly formed security team within KrakenFlex.
• The role involves securing software development processes, integrating security practices, and shaping a culture of security.
• Responsibilities include automating security controls, security hardening of developer and IaC processes, and managing integrated security tooling.
• The engineer will contribute to addressing security findings and help achieve Shift Left in the software development lifecycle.
• The position requires organizing and performing penetration testing and collaborating with external parties.
• The engineer will provide technical security advice and contribute to platform and security engineering roadmaps.
• The role also involves setting up and maintaining monitoring, metrics, and reporting systems for security tooling.

Requirements:

• A strong technical security background is required.
• Candidates must have a technical understanding of SAST, DAST, SCA, Secret Scanning, IAST, fuzzing, and SDLC hardening.
• A firm capability of conducting end-to-end security assessments of applications is necessary.
• Multiple years of experience with cloud technologies, preferably with a security focus, is required.
• Strong experience in implementing and automating security best practices is essential.
• Proficiency with DevOps methodologies such as CI/CD and version control (GitHub) is needed.
• Experience working with global teams is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and CDK is necessary.

Benefits:

• Kraken offers a supportive environment to unleash your potential and provides necessary tools for success.
• The company is committed to customizing the interview process for comfort and maximum effectiveness.
• Kraken promotes an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone, ensuring equal opportunities.
• The company values unique skills and perspectives, recognizing that they are the driving force of success.