Sr. Application Security Engineer

Kaseya® is the leading provider of complete IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide powered by AI. Kaseya’s best-in-breed technologies allow organizations to efficiently manage and secure IT to drive sustained business success. Kaseya has achieved sustained, strong double-digit growth over the past several years and is backed by Insight Venture Partners www.insightpartners.com), a leading global private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that drive transformative change in the industries they serve.

Founded in 2000, Kaseya currently serves customers in over 20 countries across a wide variety of industries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide. To learn more about our company and our award-winning solutions, go to www.Kaseya.com and for more information on Kaseya’s culture, please click here: Kaseya Culture.

Kaseya is not your typical company. We are not afraid to tell you exactly who we are and our expectations. We have achieved record levels of success being BOLD, being GRITTY, being ACCOUNTABLE. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers, and the betterment of their careers and long-term financial wealth. 

Job Description: Senior Application Security Engineer

Position Overview

As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding Kaseya's applications by independently and proactively performing security assessments, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the strategic direction of our application security efforts.
You will be responsible for leading security assessments, estimating security activities, and ensuring that security vulnerabilities are properly triaged and addressed.

Primary Responsibilities

•    Senior and oversee application security assessments and code reviews to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
•    Ensure that identified security issues are properly triaged, addressed, and communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders.
•    Develop and implement security procedures to enhance the organization's security posture.
•    Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of security awareness and excellence within the team.
•    Estimate, plan, and execute application security activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within scope.
•    Act as a liaison between the security team and upper management, identifying and communicating any blockages or challenges.
•    Take on the role of the designated manager when required, ensuring the smooth operation of the security team.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

•    Proficiency in secure coding practices and vulnerability assessment.
•    Strong knowledge of threat modelling and the ability to identify potential security risks.
•    Proven experience in mentoring and guiding other engineers in security best practices.
•    Management and leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Strong reporting skills, with the ability to document and communicate security issues clearly and concisely.

Preferred

•    Deep analytical skills with a comprehensive understanding of application security.

Education & Certifications

Minimum

•    Formal education in cybersecurity with a strong foundation in Computer Science.
•    At least one expert-level security certification.

Preferred

•    Additional certifications or coursework related to application security or advanced threat modelling.

Experience

Minimum

•    At least 2+ years of experience in the role of a Senior Application Security Engineer.
•    A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the IT sector with demonstrable security knowledge.

Preferred

•    Over 10+ years of experience in the IT sector with a deep understanding of application security and related technologies.
•    Continued experience as a Senior Application Security Engineer within the organization, demonstrating leadership and expertise in security practices.

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Additional information
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.