Security Engineer I: App Security & Cloud (Hybrid)

WorkSafeBC; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and safety organization in Canada is looking for a Security Engineer I to enhance application security for safe workplaces. This role involves developing secure coding standards, performing security testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in information security and a background in computer science. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a pension plan and vacation time.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

3 weeks of vacation in the first year

Health care and dental benefits

Optional leave arrangements

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security and secure application development.
• Experience in an Agile/DevOps environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure coding standards and cloud security configurations.
• Perform security assessments using tools like BurpSuite and SonarQube.
• Conduct penetration testing on web applications to identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices to application developers.

Skills

Application security engineering practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud security

Critical thinking

Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, OWASP)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

BurpSuite

SonarQube

Mend

Job description

A health and safety organization in Canada is looking for a Security Engineer I to enhance application security for safe workplaces. This role involves developing secure coding standards, performing security testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in information security and a background in computer science. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a pension plan and vacation time.