Senior Application Security Engineer

G-P
United Kingdom
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with application security expertise and experience in AI/LLM systems working in a remote-first, SaaS-based environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in application security and AI/LLM systems experience
    — “3+ years of experience in application security with any combination of the following”
  • Individuals who can bridge security and engineering through automation and integration
    — “Build custom solutions to integrate security tools with existing systems”
  • Professionals with strong coding/scripting abilities and security assessment experience
    — “Proficiency in coding/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go etc.)”

Things to consider

  • Compensation may vary significantly based on geographic location and qualifications
    — “Actual compensation for this position may vary and will depend on multiple factors”
  • Candidates in the US must be aware of local fair chance employment laws
    — “G-P will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with threat modeling and secure design reviews in your resume
    — “threat modeling experience, secure design reviews, code reviews, pen-testing”
  • Showcase your ability to automate repetitive security tasks with Python or Go
    — “Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive security tasks”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with AWS and REST API programming in your application
    — “Amazon Web Services (AWS) security and engineering knowledge and experience”
  • Emphasize your background in web application penetration testing and CTFs
    — “Web application penetration testing experience (CTFs, Bug Bounty, etc)”
  • Include experience with Docker, Terraform, and Linux system administration
    — “Experience with Linux, Docker, Terraform, and programming against REST APIs”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful threat modeling exercises
  • timely remediation of security findings
  • implementation of security assessments and reviews
Typical background
BS in Computer Science or related field3+ years of experience in application security

Skills & requirements

Required

Application SecurityThreat ModelingPenetration TestingWeb Application SecurityScripting LanguagesAWS SecurityLinuxDockerTerraformREST Apis

Preferred

Security Certifications

Stack & domain

PythonGoAmazon Web Services (aws)Web Application Penetration TestingLinuxDockerTerraformREST ApisCommunicationOSCPOSWPEcpptEwptSecurity+Application SecurityAI SecurityWeb TechnologiesNetwork SecurityVulnerability ManagementSecurity AssessmentsInternal Penetration TestsScripting Languages

About the role

Original posting from G-P via Greenhouse

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

About this Position

As an Senior Application Security engineer , you will support G-P’s application security program, ensuring the safety of both web platforms and integrated AI/LLM systems. You will evaluate web technologies and AI workflows using enterprise-grade tools, enforce AI security guidelines, and coordinate remediation efforts with engineering teams.

What you will do: 

Participate in threat modeling exercises with engineering team members for application and AI-driven architectures

Triage SCA/SAST/DAST/CSPM findings by eliminating false positives and providing well-vetted vulnerabilities to engineering teams

Support vulnerability management efforts for networks and infrastructure

Partner with engineering teams ensuring timely remediation of security findings

Perform security assessments, reviews, and internal penetration tests

Support application security programs and security team initiatives

Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive security tasks, such as log analysis, patch management, and incident detection.

Build custom solutions to integrate security tools with existing systems using languages like Python, JavaScript, or Go.

What we are looking for: 

Minimum Requirements:

Education:BS (or higher) in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in application security with any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure design reviews, code reviews, pen-testing

Excellent communication skills and business acumen

Proficiency in coding/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go etc.).

Web application penetration testing experience (CTFs, Bug Bounty, etc)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)  security and engineering knowledge and experience

Experience with developing or testing web application technologies

Nice to have security certifications (OSCP, OSWP, eCPPT, eWPT, Security+, etc)

Experience with Linux, Docker, Terraform, and programming against REST APIs

Our ranges are established using objective market benchmarking data for this level of work. Final placement within the range is determined by gender-neutral criteria, including the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and specific qualifications for the role.

Actual compensation for this position may vary and will depend on multiple factors such as relevant qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. For Full-Time Regular Employees, this position is also eligible for additional compensation as follows:

Sales Roles: This position is eligible for a commission structure in addition to base salary.

Non-Sales Roles: This position is eligible for an annual bonus which is paid dependent on various factors, including and without limitation, individual and company performance in addition to base salary.

Benefits 

G-P values its employees and offers excellent benefits and perks including generous paid parental leave, flexible time off, spending accounts, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, sabbatical after 5 years and more.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in the United States: California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, please review the following additional information:

G-P will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here: Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: Fair Chance Poster. Any consideration of a candidate’s background check with arrest or conviction records will include an individualized assessment based on the factors required by applicable law, including the candidate’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these positions. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at careers@g-p.com.

Source: G-P careers (Greenhouse)

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