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Application Security Engineer II

Mintel
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Risk and Supplier Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years experience working in application security or a software engineering role with a strong security focus
  • Strong understanding of common application security risks and how they apply in real-world systems
  • Experience reviewing application code, architecture or designs from a security perspective
  • Hands-on experience working with Linux-based systems and Docker
  • Experience supporting or integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management processes, including CVE triage and remediation workflows
Nice to have
  • Experience with Python and related frameworks (e.g. Django, FastAPI)
  • Experience with modern frontend technologies (e.g. JavaScript, TypeScript, React)
  • Familiarity with dependency management tooling (e.g. Renovate)
  • Experience securing containerised or cloud-based applications
What the job really is

The Security Engineer (App Sec) role involves collaborating with engineering teams to enhance the security of applications throughout the software development lifecycle. This hands-on position requires performing application security reviews, managing vulnerabilities, and advocating for security improvements while ensuring that security practices are integrated into CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will work independently within a globally distributed team, contributing to the continuous improvement of security processes and documentation.

Things to weigh
  • Role requires strong collaboration with engineering teams, which may involve navigating differing priorities between security and development speed.
  • No specific salary or benefits information provided in the posting.
  • The role emphasizes a pragmatic, risk-based approach to security, which may appeal to candidates looking for a balanced work environment.
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