Security Engineer - Application Security

A digital financial services company offering point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with merchants.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance · Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer - Application Security

Zip Co Limited is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Cyber Security team in either Sydney or Melbourne. This role combines application security expertise with software engineering skills to protect millions of customers from cyber threats. The position requires 3+ years of experience in information security or secure software development, with a strong focus on web and mobile application security.

The role involves working with cutting-edge security technologies and cloud infrastructure (AWS), where you'll be responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks across the company's digital platforms. You'll contribute to Zip's overall security strategy while working alongside engineering teams to implement secure development practices.

As a Security Engineer at Zip, you'll get to tackle interesting challenges daily, working with modern technologies including Kubernetes, cloud services, and various security tools. The company offers a collaborative environment where you can shape your career path, whether advancing in security or exploring other technical areas within Zip.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including generous leave policies, wellness programs, and various perks such as free meals and team events. Zip promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements between their Sydney and Melbourne offices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact in a growing fintech company that connects millions of customers with merchants across Australia, New Zealand, and the US. The role offers both technical challenges and the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly affect customer security and trust.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer - Application Security

  • Identify protection goals across current and emerging threats
  • Contribute to the development and execution of Zip's overall information Security strategy
  • Identify potential threats and risks within application code and platforms
  • Design and deliver effective security solutions
  • Perform security reviews and assessments

Requirements For Security Engineer - Application Security

Kubernetes
  • 3+ years of experience in information security/IT risk/secure software development
  • Knowledge of web application security concepts and mobile application security concepts
  • Experience with SAST tooling
  • Code review experience
  • Web application penetration testing experience
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience with public cloud services (AWS / Azure)
  • Experience with containers, Kubernetes or similar
  • Experience with Security Engineering, Infrastructure-as-Code, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Automation, and Software Development / API Security

Benefits For Security Engineer - Application Security

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
  • 25 days paid leave annually including birthday leave and quarterly wellbeing days
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
  • 4 weeks paid leave for supporting carers
  • Family support policies including miscarriage bereavement leave and domestic violence leave
  • $299 annual wellbeing allowance
  • Free access to EAP service Sonder for employee and family
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Discounted fitness sessions through ClassPass
  • 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
  • Fee-free Zip products
  • Discounts with Zip merchant partners
  • Team social events
  • Free breakfast daily
  • Weekly free lunches (Sydney and Melbourne)

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