Application Security Engineer Lead Lisboa

Application Security Engineer Lead
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Application Security Engineer Lead, Lisbon

Client:

White
Source

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Posted:

01. 06. 2025

Expiry Date:

16. 07. 2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Performing security source code analysis.
• Analyze application vulnerabilities and provide mitigation strategies.
• Researching, designing, and writing application security rules for detection, while working closely with a development team for SAST.
• Analyzing different programming frameworks in various languages for potential sources and sinks for SAST.
• Handling complex cases escalated from the field and other teams.
• Improving Mend SAST engines for various programming languages.

Requirements:

• Experience with security review of source code – Must !
• At least 5 years of experience in application security or security research, including understanding of application security attacks, vulnerabilities, and mitigations – Must !
• Understanding at least 2-3 of the following programming languages: Java, C#, Go, JS, Python, PHP, Ruby, etc. – Must !
• Language-agnostic approach to vulnerability identification in source code.
• Knowledge of common Web Application security vulnerabilities (OWASP TOP10, SANS 25, etc. ).
• Proven experience leading tasks and projects
  -
  - end, with a passion to grow into a TL position.
• Excellent English – written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Advantages:

• BSc or BA in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience managing application security engineers.
• Experience working with development teams.
• Experience with bug bounty research, published advisories, or exploits for discovered 0day vulnerabilities.

Mend’s Diversity Commitment:

At Mend, we believe that diversity of experience and background fosters innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can be their authentic selves and have opportunities for growth.

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