Application Security Engineer

Bugcrowd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an Application Security Engineer (ASE) to manage security vulnerability submissions for major bug bounty programs. As an ASE, you will validate incoming submissions, communicate with clients, and handle incident responses. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, and a strong understanding of OWASP vulnerabilities. Offering a hybrid work model, this role emphasizes teamwork and a strong passion for security assessment research.

Benefits

Exposure to elite security researchers

Hybrid work model

Learning opportunities in various security domains

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or previous security consulting experience.
• Published and demonstrated passion for security assessment research.
• Ability to execute individual projects while contributing to the team.

Responsibilities

• Curate incoming security vulnerability submissions for validity and severity.
• Handle incident response for high-severity bugs.
• Communicate directly with clients or researchers for additional information.

Skills

High proficiency with Burp Suite

Knowledge of OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities

Strong organization skills

Ability to complete tasks on time

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Burp Suite

nmap

sqlmap

Kali Linux

Job description

We are Bugcrowd. Since 2012, we’ve been empowering organizations to take back control and stay ahead of threat actors by uniting the collective ingenuity and expertise of our customers and trusted alliance of elite hackers, with our patented data and AI-powered Security Knowledge Platform™. Our network of hackers brings diverse expertise to uncover hidden weaknesses, adapting swiftly to evolving threats, even against zero-day exploits. With unmatched scalability and adaptability, our data and AI-driven CrowdMatch™ technology in our platform finds the perfect talent for your unique fight. We aim to create a new era of modern crowdsourced security that outpaces threat actors. Unleash the ingenuity of the hacker community with Bugcrowd, visit www.bugcrowd.com.

Job Summary

At Bugcrowd, we handle application security assessment at an epic scale. As an Application Security Engineer (ASE) you will curate and manage the incoming security vulnerability submissions to some of the world’s biggest companies’ bug bounty programs. Here are just a few of the reasons why we are the best:

• A tenure at Bugcrowd often means you have worked on not only one company’s security program but potentially on hundreds.
• As an ASE at Bugcrowd you will be exposed to the Internet’s best security researchers and their cutting‑edge security testing methodologies. Our ASEs quickly become technically fluent in obscure/complex XSS, SQLi, XXE, IDOR, SSTI, SSRF, and many other vulnerability types. There is no other organization that offers the learning opportunity that Bugcrowd does.
• You will be exposed to things outside of your comfort zone. We routinely run security programs for cars, IoT devices, embedded systems, mobile applications, and more!
• We have an awesome team and tons of perks. We’ve even been selected as one of “The 10 Coolest Security Startups Of 2016” by crn.com.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

An ASE is responsible for the ongoing triage and validation services of Bugcrowd managed programs. Under the direction of the Director of Technical Operations, you will be doing the following:

• Take incoming submission data and curate it for validity, accuracy, and severity, and communicate directly with Bugcrowd’s clients or researchers when additional information is required.
• Handle Incident Response – escalating and communicating about the highest severity bugs to clients.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top Ten type vulnerabilities.
• A mature skill set in one scripting or development language, often to assist with the design or development of tooling for improving the triage/validation process, and for security professionals looking to take their skills to the next level.

Education, Experience, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or previous security consulting experience.
• Published and demonstrated passion for security assessment research.
• High proficiency with Burp Suite (or any other interception proxy) and a working level of experience with other industry standard tools (nmap, sqlmap, anything included in Kali Linux).
• Ability to execute on individual projects but still contribute to the team.
• Ability to complete tasks on time.
• Strong organization, influencing, and communication skills.

Working Conditions

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to carry or move laptop as needed throughout the work day.
• Hybrid environment: work-from-home 80% of the time and in-office 20% of the time.

ADA Statement

Bugcrowd is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Bugcrowd will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR at [e-mail].

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. The company is authorized to obtain background checks for employment purposes under state and federal law. Background checks will be conducted for positions that involve access to confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets). Background checks may include Social Security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification, and criminal history. Applicants with conviction histories will not be excluded from consideration to the extent required bylaw.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bugcrowd is EOE, Disability/Age Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Bugcrowd are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Apply at: https://www.bugcrowd.com/about/careers/