Senior Application Security Engineer

As a Senior Application Security Engineer at Nayya, your key responsibilities will include conducting security assessments, performing code reviews, and threat modeling to identify and mitigate risks. You will develop secure coding guidelines, automate security testing in CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with developers to remediate any vulnerabilities. Additionally, you will assist in incident response and ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

To qualify for the Senior Application Security Engineer position at Nayya, you should have at least 3 years of experience in application security or software development. A strong understanding of web application security principles, OWASP Top 10, and secure coding practices is essential. Hands-on experience with security testing tools, proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or Go, and knowledge of cloud-native security are also important for this role.

Nayya values continuous improvement and growth. As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will have opportunities to engage in security training, stay updated on emerging threats, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Additionally, we encourage you to pursue relevant security certifications, which could further enhance your expertise and career prospects within the company.

In your role as a Senior Application Security Engineer at Nayya, you'll work with various security testing tools such as Burp Suite, SAST/DAST/SCA solutions, and fuzzing tools for assessing application vulnerabilities. You’ll also need to be familiar with CI/CD pipeline tools to automate security testing efficiently, ensuring we maintain high-security standards in our development process.

Nayya fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you'll work closely with development teams, conducting security assessments and training while also being part of a culture that prioritizes excellence and proactive problem-solving. We promote a hybrid work model, allowing you to work onsite Tuesday through Thursday and remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

When answering this question, describe your familiarity with secure coding guidelines and how you have implemented them in past projects. Provide specific examples where your knowledge of OWASP Top 10 has helped mitigate vulnerabilities, showcasing your technical expertise and commitment to security.

In your response, walk the interviewer through a recent security assessment by detailing the scope, tools used, findings, and the remedial actions taken. Highlight any significant issues discovered and how you collaboratively worked with developers to enhance application security.

Talk about your favorite tools and explain your reasoning for using them. Discuss specific features that have proven valuable in your security assessments, such as ease of integration with CI/CD pipelines or detailed reporting capabilities, to demonstrate your hands-on experience.

Share your strategies for staying updated on security threats, such as following industry blogs, attending webinars, participating in security forums, or subscribing to threat intelligence feeds. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the field of application security.

Provide a detailed account of a specific security incident you faced. Explain how you approached the situation, the actions you took to mitigate the issue, and the lessons learned that improved your security protocols moving forward.

In your answer, discuss your experience integrating security practices into the DevOps process. Highlight how you have collaborated with development teams to embed security in their workflows, the tools you used, and any positive outcomes that resulted from these efforts.

Explain your approach to evaluating security vulnerabilities based on risk assessment, including factors like potential impact and exploitability. Share how you prioritize remediation efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address high-risk vulnerabilities in a timely manner.

Discuss any hands-on experience you have with securing cloud environments, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Talk about specific security measures you have implemented and your understanding of best practices for managing identity, access, and data protection in the cloud.

Describe your methodology for embedding security in the SDLC, including how you work with product and development teams to incorporate security assessments from the early stages of development through to deployment. Highlight the importance of fostering a culture of security awareness among all team members.

Share insights into common challenges such as managing third-party dependencies, ensuring secure coding in agile environments, and balancing speed and security. Provide examples from your experience that showcase your problem-solving abilities and commitment to maintaining security standards.