Application Security Engineer (BN)

As an Application Security Engineer at ALTER SOLUTIONS, your core responsibilities will include designing and implementing application security solutions, maintaining the API platform, developing monitoring tools, and ensuring the operational stability of IT solutions. You will also produce documentation to aid the organization in utilizing the API infrastructure effectively, making it imperative to have a deep understanding of security protocols and technologies.

To become an Application Security Engineer at ALTER SOLUTIONS, you should be proficient in IBM API Management, have experience with Linux/Python scripting, and be skilled in Java programming. Knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, and CI/CD processes is also essential. Experience in API lifecycle management and an understanding of security tools will give you an advantage in this role.

ALTER SOLUTIONS offers a hybrid work model for the Application Security Engineer position, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to work from home or the office in Warsaw. This balance allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds while contributing to exciting projects with international clients.

Joining ALTER SOLUTIONS as an Application Security Engineer comes with a multitude of benefits, including access to local and international projects, professional development support, fully paid healthcare through Medicover, a psychological support program, a Multisport card, and many integration events. There's also a bonus for recommending candidates and a mobility program for enhanced career opportunities.

As an Application Security Engineer at ALTER SOLUTIONS, you will work on various local and international projects with clients from countries like France, Germany, Portugal, the UK, and Benelux. This diversity in projects offers a rich experience and enhances your skill set while working in dynamic environments that challenge and inspire you.

In preparing for this question, you should share specific projects where you've used IBM API Management, highlighting your role, challenges faced, and the outcomes of your efforts. Be detailed about any designs or implementations you worked on.

Discuss your systematic approach to application security, which might include identifying vulnerabilities, implementing secure coding practices, and regular security assessments. Detail a past experience where your security measures protected the application.

Make sure to highlight your proficiency in Linux and Python scripting. Share examples of how you’ve used these skills to improve security measures or automate tasks within application development.

This is an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of container orchestration and how it relates to security. Provide examples of workflows or configurations you have implemented to secure Kubernetes applications.

Talk about your hands-on experience with the API lifecycle, from design to deployment. Emphasize the strategies you've used to ensure security during each stage of this lifecycle.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to frame your response. Choose a specific incident, explain the challenge, and the steps you took to contribute towards a solution.

Discuss practices such as following security blogs, participating in webinars, attending conferences, or engaging with professional groups. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of security.

Share your perspective on key aspects such as secure coding practices, regular penetration testing, or user training. Back your viewpoint with relevant experiences or data demonstrating the impact of that aspect.

Explain your understanding of designing application security frameworks that can grow with user demands. Use specific examples that illustrate how you have planned for scalability in your previous roles.

Documentation is critical in the realm of application security. Detail how you ensure that all security processes, protocols, and outcomes are well-documented to assist teams and stakeholders in understanding and adhering to security measures.