Senior Application Security Analyst

Checkmarx; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Great benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Resumo da oferta

Checkmarx is seeking an Application Security Analyst to join the Security Research group in Braga, Portugal. You will deepen knowledge of vulnerabilities, review secure code, and contribute to our engines and AI-driven automation.

You will collaborate with Product Management and R&D, gaining exposure to SAST, DAST, SCA, KICS and other Checkmarx products while advancing your security research skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• 3-4 years of analyst or researcher experience, including secure code reviewing.
• 3-4 years in a similar security role.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with AppSec concepts, vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 or equivalent.
• Experience with Python scripting or similar languages.
• Comfort with both interpreted and compiled languages and learning new languages independently.
• Experience in security research, bug bounties and pentesting.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset and driven by innovation.
• Degree or certification in a relevant field is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with Product Management, R&D and other teams.
• Contribute to security research and delivery of product features.
• Develop secure code analysis processes and automation.
• Stay up to date with latest Application Security trends.

Conhecimentos

Security analysis

Python scripting

OWASP Top 10

Vulnerability assessment

Secure coding practices

English communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Who are we? Checkmarx is the leader in application security, ensuring that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it's not just about finding risk, but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders. We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, including 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies, such as Siemens, Airbus, Salesforce, Stellantis, Adidas, Walmart, and Sanofi.

The Checkmarx Security Research group seeks a senior, curious, detail‑oriented Application Security Analyst to join our team in Braga. Your role will include an in‑depth understanding of vulnerabilities and how they occur in the code, from open‑source libraries to proprietary code, and involvement with the entire security research group.

On the one hand, you will become familiar with our family of security products, such as SAST, DAST, SCA, KICS, and others, while gaining proficiency in secure code analysis. Your contribution will be essential to improving our engines and delivering more accurate results. On the other hand, your work can include scripting and leveraging AI to automate and improve internal processes, helping support new product features, and staying up to date with the latest Application Security trends.

Apart from the Security Research group, you will collaborate with multiple teams, including Product Management, R&D, and others.

If you are passionate about application security and eager to take Checkmarx products to the next level, we are looking for you!

Requirements

• Passionate about security and keen on growing in the security field.
• 3-4 years of experience as an analyst or researcher, including secure code reviewing.
• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role in the security field.
• Good analytical skills.
• Familiar with key AppSec concepts, such as understanding security concepts, vulnerabilities, and secure coding practices.
• Have a deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10 or similar.
• Experience with Python scripting/programming or similar languages.
• Familiarity with both interpreted and compiled languages and the ability to learn new programming languages and technologies independently.
• Basic experience in conducting security research, bug bounties, and Pentesting.
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English.
• Resiliency and the ability to handle multiple requests and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The ability to innovate, think creatively, and pay close attention to details is essential in this position.
• Customer‑oriented mindset and driven by innovation.
• A degree or certification in a relevant field – an advantage.

What we have to offer

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work‑life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year.

Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.