Principal Security Vulnerabilities EngineerLocation: Gold Coast, Australia
Role: Permanent, full-time position
Hybrid: 2 days a week from our engineering hub
How will I help? As a Principal Security Vulnerability Engineer, you will lead efforts to identify, resolve, and prevent security vulnerabilities within our applications.
You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are secure and resilient against potential threats.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across the organization.Advanced Vulnerability Resolution: Lead efforts to identify and resolve complex security vulnerabilities, ensuring our applications meet the highest security standards.Technical Expertise: Utilize your deep knowledge of Java, C#, and Node.js to analyze and address security issues within our codebase.Automation and Innovation: Develop and implement advanced automated processes for vulnerability patching, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency.Customer Impact Management: Oversee strategies to mitigate the impact of security vulnerabilities on our customers, ensuring their data and privacy are protected.Proactive Security Measures: Develop and implement proactive processes to anticipate and react to future vulnerabilities, staying ahead of potential threats.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership, development, operations, and customer support teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage.Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of security issues and resolutions, and provide regular reports to executive management on the status of security vulnerabilities. What do I need?Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in security vulnerability management or a related field.Proficiency in Java, C#, and Node.js.Experience using Snyk, Tenable or Fortify would be highly regarded.Experience with automation tools and techniques for vulnerability patching.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex security issues.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or Cybersecurity and relevant certifications (e.g.
CISSP, CISA) preferred. How do I apply?Start here.
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