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Job Summary The Junior Security Engineer's role is to aid the security efforts of Bugcrowd, while proactively making changes to further improve our security posture. To achieve this goal, we require a motivated team who are willing to push their own boundaries and step out of their comfort zones. You will be challenged on a regular basis, especially because you are the last line of defense for one of the largest crowdsourced security platforms! The Junior Security Engineer will receive mentoring from multiple senior security professionals and will work closely with these professionals on a daily basis.
Please note we are only considering candidates currently located in AUS Develop security automations using the programming languages required. They must run in an efficient and lightweight manner. Ability to write maintainable code. Security Architecture - Working with developers to uplift the current security controls and architecting solutions. Risk Management - Assess the risk behind security issues, track core metrics. Pen Testing / Red Team - Performing penetration tests and red teams of Bugcrowd assets (and vendors). Operations / Incident Response - Aid with the process of Incident Response, security operational activities when required. Education, Experience, Skills, & Abilities Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience. 2+ years experience in a similar role or its equivalent. Familiarity with Pentesting techniques. Knowledge of OWASP Top 10. Basic knowledge of Incident Response. Knowledge of threat intelligence. Ability to understand a vulnerability and work with developers to patch it. Great communicator who is comfortable communicating across multiple teams. Self-motivated and organized - must be able to operate from a calendar and be punctual. Some cloud experience (AWS preferred). Basic understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM). Ability to figure things out themselves (look at configurations, learn what they mean, and solve problems). Has the desire to be self-sufficient and strives towards it. Basic red team knowledge. Familiarity with git and pull requests is a must. Familiarity with a ticketing system / issue tracking system is a must (e.g: Jira). Working Conditions The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sitting and/or standing - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Carrying and/or lifting - Must be able to carry/move laptop as needed throughout the work day. Environment - remote, work-from-home 100% of the time. Culture At Bugcrowd, we understand that diversity in the workplace is vital to a company's success and growth. We strive to make sure that people are included and have a sense of being part of making Bugcrowd not only a great product but a great place to work. We regularly hear from both customers and researchers that Bugcrowd feels like a family, and we strive to maintain that internally as well. Our team consists of a broad range of people: musicians, adventure sports junkies, nature lovers, parents, cereal enthusiasts, night owls, cyclists, artists—you get the point. At Bugcrowd, we are solving security threats and vulnerabilities that are relevant to everyone, therefore we believe solving these problems takes all kinds of backgrounds. We value the perspectives and experiences people from underrepresented backgrounds bring.
Disclaimer This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the technologies of Bugcrowd. It is essential that the applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in the strictest confidence.
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