Senior Application Security Engineer

2K; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic gaming company seeks a Senior Applications Security Engineer responsible for managing cybersecurity needs. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring application security through effective tools and processes aimed at safeguarding gaming applications. You will play a key role in shaping security strategies and enhancing team practices within a company focused on revolutionizing game development.

Benefits

Inclusive community

Diversity and growth opportunities

Impactful work in gaming

Qualifications

• Experience in an Application Security team, ideally in mobile gaming.
• Expertise in integrating security solutions into SSDLC.
• Knowledge of programming languages: C#, TypeScript, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Manage Application Security tools to minimize vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security audits and develop remediation plans.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project security compliance.

Skills

Code analysis

Application Security

Automation

Scripting

Security Testing

Collaboration

Tools

SAST

DAST

GitHub Actions

ClickUp

Notion

Google Suite

Job description

Who we are

At Fortis Games, we aspire to create great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies operate. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging through our games, communities, and our internal culture. We aim to build powerful connections and lasting memories through our game communities. Our culture emphasizes diversity, equity, and belonging, leveraging our diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds to influence the games we develop.

We are an early-stage but dynamic organization led by industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to impact our products and the company's direction. If you are passionate about solving challenging problems with clear communication and a team-first approach, you might be a great fit here.

About the role

Fortis Games is seeking a Senior Applications Security Engineer responsible for managing all aspects of the company's application cybersecurity needs.

What you'll achieve

• Manage Application Security tools (SAST, DAST, etc.) and processes to minimize code vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and leadership to address security risks and recommend mitigations within the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Validate security controls to ensure compliance with industry standards like OWASP Top10.
• Track project progress using project management tools such as ClickUp, Notion, and Google Suite.
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality project execution.
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify risks and develop remediation plans.
• Create reports and communicate security posture across the organization.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Experience in an Application Security team, preferably within a mobile gaming environment.
• Proficiency in code analysis, automation, and scripting.
• Expertise in integrating security solutions into SSDLC and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) in microservice architectures with Kubernetes.
• Experience with build & deploy processes, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages such as C#, TypeScript, JavaScript.
• Ability to analyze critical code sections for vulnerabilities.
• Experience with Security Code Analysis (SCA), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools.
• Ability to define security testing strategies for complex systems.
• Familiarity with international security and privacy standards like GDPR.
• Knowledge of automated attack tools and mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security issues.
• Strong grasp of scalable, reliable enterprise application architectures and how to secure them.

Why join us

• We aim to transform how game studios operate and focus on creating engaging, community-driven games.
• We prioritize building inclusive communities where our team members feel they belong, fostering diversity, inclusivity, and growth.
• Join a seasoned team of professionals who have made significant impacts in their fields, both within and outside gaming.

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.