AVAILABLE POSITIONS: Principal Application Security EngineerConnected Worker Type: Connected
Requisition Id: R_111916
Position OverviewIn partnership with cybersecurity leadership, the Principal Application Security Engineer will work with product teams, game studios, central technology teams, and cybersecurity to perform proactive and offensive security engineering assessments, identifying vulnerabilities in games, systems, applications, and network infrastructure. This role will serve in a lead capacity for application security initiatives, improving overall cybersecurity across our gaming products and services.
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cybersecurity leadership to engage Game Studios and Central Technology Teams in proactive security assessments, focusing on secure application security engineering and effective solutions.Lead application security initiatives to bolster product security efforts within our gaming products and services.Serve as an application security domain expert in security testing, offering mentorship to penetration testers in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.Drive security engineering thought leadership within the product teams, encouraging a proactive approach to application security.Assess the efficiency of application security measures and provide recommendations for ongoing improvement.Evaluate the effectiveness of application security measures and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.Engage in complex engineering discussions and demonstrate deep security expertise to ensure detailed application security assessments and threat analyses are conducted.Coordinate application security efforts to ensure compliance with third-party requirements while engaging with external researchers to address vulnerabilities in our products.Desired Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience; advanced degree in science, engineering, or technology is preferred.Strong background in application security engineering, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.Proven experience in application development, security assessments, and penetration testing.Excellent leadership skills and strong interpersonal abilities.Gaming security experience is a plus.Ability to work independently and within a distributed team.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with great attention to detail.Ability to collaborate with teammates and customers to tackle ambiguous challenges.What We Offer YouCompetitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan).401K Company Match Contribution (US).RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada).Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada).Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US).Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs.Global Fitness reimbursement program.Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners.Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees.Family planning support program.Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves.Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events.Flexible working hours on many teams.Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups.Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players.We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!
This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States.
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