Application Security engineer

We are looking to extend our cybersecurity team to support Schibsted Media and the journalists along their journey for free and independent press. Located in Norway and Sweden, the team is responsible for providing, supporting and maintaining cybersecurity tools for the company as well as providing safe products and services to our customers and journalists. We are part of the tech department, the cybersecurity team collaborates with the other part of the organisation: journalists, editors, it-infrastructure, network, user devices, collaboration software…

What will you do in this role?
As an application security engineer, where you will be instrumental in fortifying our applications and products against potential threats and vulnerabilities. You will work closely with software developers, architects, and system engineers to integrate security measures throughout the software development lifecycle. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting security assessments, implementing best practices, and ensuring the integrity and resilience of our digital assets.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support the different teams in remediating security issues or vulnerabilities in accordance with the best practices.
• Contribute to the development of security training and education programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of security documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and industry trends, making recommendations for continuous improvement of our security posture.
• Implement and manage security tools and technologies to enhance application security.
• Act as a key contributor to building a robust cybersecurity culture within the organisation.

Key competencies:

• Background in software development, pentest of web applications, infrastructure and network.
• Good knowledge of common application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with security assessment tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in web development such as Java, Python, along with familiarity with web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.