Sony Interactive Entertainment · 10 hours ago
Application Security Engineer II
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
3+ years expSony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment producing the PlayStation family of products and services. The Application Security Engineer II will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security flaws in applications, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure compliance with security requirements through various testing and assessment methods.
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Responsibilities
Penetration Testing: Lead security tests from scoping to report, working with developers to address findings. Proactively discover vulnerabilities and track them to resolution with developers. Validate security controls to ensure alignment with compliance and industry standard methodologies
Vulnerability Management: Track and analyze vulnerabilities in applications, providing guidance and support for remediation efforts. Determine and recommend remediation guidelines
Responsible Disclosure: Investigate and triage vulnerabilities reported from external sources, including Responsible Disclosure program
Collaboration with Development Teams: Collaborate with engineers, consultants and leadership to resolve security risks and provide mitigation recommendations
Qualification
Required
3+ years previous experience in Information Security
1+ years of penetration testing (or similar) experience OR 2+ years' experience working within software development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or equivalent work experience
Good understanding of application security weaknesses for various technologies including web applications, databases, and multi-tier applications
Ability to review source code and explain mitigation controls within source code for various programming languages (Java, C, Go, JavaScript, etc.)
Experience with application security scanning tools such as SAST, SCA and DAST
Experience with web application testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, or Caido
Preferred
Penetration testing or application security certifications are a plus, such as OSCP, GWAPT, CEH, among others
Good written and oral communication skills
Creative and comfortable thinking outside the box
Hacker mentality; can think like an attacker
Great analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills
Curious, always aspiring to learn more, seeks understanding of cause and effect
Customer service approach towards internal customers
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Paid time off
Wellness program
Coveted employee discounts for Sony products
Bonus package
Company
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ben King
SVP, Direct-to-Consumer, Sony Interactive Entertainment / Playstation
Kiichiro Urata
SVP, Head of Japan Asia Partner Development & Relations / member of the Board of Directors
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