Application Platform Engineer

About the role

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Job Description - THIS IS A DEMO ENVIRONMENT - Not a real job

Protect EMPLOYER’s data and the trust of millions worldwide who rely on it.

Join EMPLOYER as an application cybersecurity engineer and play a critical role in securing the applications and infrastructure that power data-driven decisions around the world. You’ll be a vital thought leader as you collaborate with developers and architects to embed security into every stage of the software development life cycle.

In this hands-on role, you will work across teams — from data science to DevSecOps — to build secure systems from the ground up. You’ll use a modern tech stack and work with cloud-native infrastructure, containers, automation tools and CI/CD security integrations. You’ll also have the autonomy to innovate, the support to grow and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global scale.

What You’ll Do

- Collaborate with software architects and developers to implement secure design principles and to conduct architecture/code reviews

- Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on applications and APIs

- Build and deploy automation for vulnerability scanning, compliance and monitoring tasks

- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, and champion secure SDLC practices

- Participate in incident simulations, threat modeling and strategy discussions

- Serve as a security adviser across cross-functional application teams

What You Need

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a related field OR equivalent experience and a recognized certification (e.g., OSCP, GIAC, CEH) required

- At least two years of professional experience in application security or secure software engineering required

- Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, Java or .NET) and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) required

- Demonstrated experience with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning or secure code review required

- Hands-on knowledge of DevSecOps, automation and cloud security best practices preferred

- A commitment to working on-site at our office at least three days a week required

What You’ll Experience

- Mission-driven work: Make a meaningful difference for organizations, governments and individuals with your unique contributions, commitment to service and exceptional outcomes.

- Engaged teams: Join world-class managers, highly productive colleagues and knowledgeable mentors who are enthusiastic about their work.