Application Security Specialist

The company

Toshiba is a provider of technology services for retail businesses to create high-quality digital platforms and products that accelerate time to market. Our diverse and adaptable teams provide the right mix of solutions and methodologies to deliver results as we collaborate with our clients' teams to foster innovation through continuous learning.

Our people

At Toshiba, all team members are empowered to take responsibility and develop innovative solutions to our customers' most challenging problems. To retain and develop top talent, we foster a work environment that celebrates creativity, encourages skill development, and enables multidisciplinary collaboration.

What you will bring to the team

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a self-directed software engineer with previous experience in software development, to join our team in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Software Engineer designs, builds, and supports custom software solutions for some of the world’s largest retailers.

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within our Operating Systems and applications. The role requires a deep understanding of the CVE system, as well as expertise in vulnerability assessment tools and remediation processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, hands-on experience in code review and patching, and a proactive approach to developing and implementing effective vulnerability management programs.

Your typical day as a Toshiba Software Engineer III / Vulnerability Management Specialist will involve, but be not limited to:

• Continuously monitoring systems for new vulnerabilities and emerging threats.
• Analyzing and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact.
• Understanding the technical details of vulnerabilities and hardening fixes by backporting patches from newer software versions to previous versions, ensuring compatibility and stability.
• Validating all necessary dependencies to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of the applied patches.
• Maintaining detailed records of identified vulnerabilities, remediation actions, and compliance status.
• Developing new custom function and assisting with defect fixing
• Extending the automation / continuous integration platform, including tests
• Working closely with the QA team to ensure a quality deliverable
• Creating product user’s documentation
• Providing configuration, installation, and ongoing maintenance support

 Naturally to be successful in this role, you must have and know of

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Good English written and verbal communication.
• 6+ years of C software development experience or similar
• Familiarity with the software engineering lifecycle and methodologies
• Strong experience with Linux-based operating systems including scripting and filesystem
• Hands-on experience with patch management, secure configuration management, and code review.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of other software development languages: Java, Python, Rust, Go, Bash
• Strong understanding of the CVE system and vulnerability management frameworks.
• Experience working with hardware.

We offer:

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Constant training, tutoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• Pleasant work environment (game room, nap area, amenities and more).
• Flexible work hours and dress code
• Hired directly by Toshiba and 100% under payroll
• Benefits of the law (IMSS, INFONAVIT, December day voucher, vacation voucher)
• Major and Minor medical expenses insurance: Life, major medical expenses with dental and visual coverage. (For the employee and direct family members)
• Savings fund for employees, capped at the limit of the law
• Grocery coupons
• 12 days of vacation plus 6 floating days
• Relocation bonus

We offer competitive compensation and benefits focused on employees, their economic development and well-being as well as their professional development, taking care of the balance between their personal and work life, join us! and be part of our Toshiba team