Senior Application Security Engineer

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives.

When you’re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages.

Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs.

If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

About The Role:

About The Team:

What You’ll Do In This Role:

• Take initiative and drive changes in our bug bounty program which positions us as the leading authority amongst other programs.
• Lead and influence cross-functional positive changes across the Security organization.
• Drive the most difficult or highly complex application security reviews and threat modeling.
• Own documentation and procedures surrounding application security reviews as well as lead by example for what successful application security reviews look like.
• Have significant ownership in and evangelize security training with development teams.
• Own documentation and procedures surrounding application security reviews as well as lead by example for what successful application security reviews look like.
• Integrate threat modeling practices into the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Train and educate developers and teams in secure coding techniques including use of supporting toolsets and enable them to self service
• Build and drive program level activities through the use and publication of metrics and dashboards that clearly show program and tool impact and outcomes.
• Highly effective communicator; well-honed influencing and negotiating skills.
• Solid problem solving and analytical skills; able to quickly digest issue/problem encountered and recommend an appropriate solution.
• Serve as mentor to other AppSec team members, providing guidance and support.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role:

• Familiarity and ability to explain common security flaws and ways to address them (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• A basic understanding of network and web related protocols (such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, protocols).
• You use data to inform and influence decision making.
• You have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• You have the ability to build simple solutions to complex problems.
• You have the ability to iterate and improve on existing processes and programs.
• You have a proven ability to create new security programs and deliver successful results.
• You execute program-level leadership across teams inside and outside of Security.
• Written and spoken English at least on B2 level.

What We Can Offer:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off), flexible working hours & home office.
• The chance to join a major global tech company listed on the S&P 500.
• Opportunity to learn and work with the best in the Digital Security industry
• Cafeteria points are provided by Benefit Plus (meal plan, pension insurance, travel, free time activities, multisport card, and much more).
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Learning & Development plan.
• Sustainable home improvement bonus
• Mac/Windows laptop and mobile phone

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency.

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.