Application And Product Security II Engineer II

Vertiv; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Software Developer, DevSecOps to strengthen product security across IT systems, embedded devices, applications, and cloud platforms. You will monitor security threats, implement secure development practices, and contribute to vulnerability management with regional/global teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and hands-on coding in DevOps, CI/CD, and scripting, with a focus on OWASP SAMM and modern security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science or related engineering field is desirable.
• 4–7 years in software development, coding (OOPS, C++), DevOps and CI/CD.
• Advanced security qualifications such as CISSP or CEH are ideal.
• Good knowledge of software development environments, IT risk and security solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams to enforce security measures.

Responsibilities

• Act as Security Engineer in development and operations daily.
• Build tools and processes for business and engineering teams.
• Code management and maintenance via DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• GitLab usage for daily tracking, source control and CI/CD.
• Support internal security team and cross-functional activities.
• Primary contact for regional engineering teams on best practices.
• Follow-up on internal product security program and vulnerability management.
• Mentor juniors and provide support.
• Regional and global support activities.

Skills

Software Development

Coding (OOPS, C++)

DevOps

CI/CD

Leadership

Communication

Security mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Description

At Vertiv, we don’t just hire talent—we cultivateleaderswho driveinnovationand engage teams to pushthe limitsof what’spossible.Asagloballeaderin criticaldigitalinfrastructure,wearescalinguptomeetthedemandsof AI,data centers,andnext-gentechnology—andweneedbold,high-performingindividualslikeYOUtotakeustothenextlevel.

Why Vertiv?

• High-PerformanceCulture:Weempoweryoutothinkbig,executewithexcellence,anddeliverimpact.Our performance-driven mindsetrewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over 50 CEO Awardsare given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward.
• LeadershipWithoutLimits:LeadershipatVertivgoesbeyondjusttitles—it’saboutaccountability,trust,and ownership. Our leaders engage and drivewith collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking, setting the foundation for an action-focused culture.
• LimitlessGrowth&Learning:Webelieveincontinuousdevelopment.Whetherthroughrotationalprograms or high-impact projects, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career.
• APlaceforEveryone:Ourcommitmenttoinclusionensuresthatallemployee’suniquestrengthsand perspectivesarevalued.Yourvoicematters,yourgrowthisprioritized,andyoursuccessiscelebrated.

SUMMARY

The Software Developer, DevSecOps team member is expected to have a thorough understanding of complex IT systems, embedded devices, applications, cloud systems and stay up to date with the latest security standards, systems, and authentication protocols, as well as best practices and emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of industry security frameworks such as OWASP SAMM and will be a strong communicator. They will be responsible for detecting product and application security threats as well as areas of weakness in products and applications for improvement.

This position will be primarily based out in Manila, Philippines office, and will consistently work under the guidance and processes of global security team they will support regional as well as global engineering groups. The Software Developer, DevSecOps team member will be expected to use their knowledge and experience to further develop internal secure processes and procedures.

JOB SUMMARY

In addition to anticipating possible security threats and identifying areas of weakness, the Product Security Engineer must:

• Act as a Security Engineer to work in development, operations activities daily

• Support building various tools, processes for the business and for engineering teams through various software development skills and coding practices (OOPS will be highly recommended)

• Code management and maintenance through DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

• Thorough Gitlab usage and maintenance for daily activities tracking, source code management, DevOps and CI/CD

• Support internal security team efforts, cross-functional activities

• Act as a primary point of contact for regional engineering teams for secure best practices and processes

• Thorough follow-up of internal product security program and vulnerability management processes

• Mentor juniors within the team and provide support

• Regional and Global support activities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related Engineering field is highly desirable.

• Total 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in Software Development, Coding (especially OOPS, C++ etc.), DevOps and CI/CD

• Additional advanced security qualifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or equivalent are ideal.

• Good working knowledge of current Software Development environments, IT risks and experience implementing security solutions.

• Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to articulate and enforce security measures through internal product security program and vulnerability management processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as business acumen

• Strong technical documentation, diagramming, and presentation skills

• Strong leadership, vision, effective communication and goal-oriented

• Strong ability to establish partnerships and influence change and achieve results within dynamic environment

• Meaningful technical contributions into the development lifecycle of a product, application, and service

Preferred knowledge experience includes

• Software Development experience in IT Applications, embedded systems / software and/or web-based applications that includes lab activities with and debugging on target hardware

• Experience using git and related source code management tools

• Experience with the Linux kernel and networking stack including security features

• Operating system configuration of Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS

• Computer boot process including boot loaders

• Familiarity with compilers, debuggers, disassemblers, and other low-level development and analysis tools

• Circumventing security protection methods and techniques

• Reverse engineering complex systems and protocols

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.Integrity. Respect.Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Think Big and Execute

• Act With Urgency

• Own It

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Promote Transparent and Open Communication

• Learn and Seek Out Development

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Lead by Example