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Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote) - KrakenFlex

Remote Zurich, Switzerland
Python AWS Terraform TypeScript
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Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

Kraken

The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change. 

Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.

We have already attained a market leading position and Kraken is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer that will become a member of newly formed security team within KrakenFlex. You’ll play a crucial role in securing our software development processes, integrating security practices, and shaping a culture of security. This is a creative, and collaborative position that is a full-time member of an AWS-focused, agile engineering organisation. The role will work closely with our development and platform teams, to help them following crucial security principles and industry best practices. If you’re passionate about AWS technologies and driving security by design, we encourage you to apply!

What you'll do

  • Automation of security controls, security hardening of the developer and IaC processes (building, testing, release), supply chain security (part of the build process), related metrics and monitoring/audits.
  • Develop robust and secure CI/CD pipelines, and manage integrated security tooling (SAST/DAST/SCA).
  • Actively contribute to addressing security findings by helping teams to create a comprehensive mitigation plans.
  • Help achieving Shift Left in our software development lifecycle by closely working with our product teams.
  • Organising and performing penetration testing of our products, and collaborating with external parties on those tests.
  • Act as a technical security professional, providing advice and guidance to other team members.
  • Contribute technical decisions to develop platform and security engineering roadmaps.
  • Help cultivate a strong technical security culture across the company.
  • Setup and maintain monitoring, metrics & reporting systems for our security tooling to achieve fine-grained security observability and actionable alerting.

What you'll need

  • A strong technical security background,
  • Technical understanding of topics related to SAST, DAST, SCA, Secret Scanning, IAST, fuzzing, and SDLC hardening
  • Firm capability of conducting end-to-end security assessment of an application.
  • Multiple years of experience working with cloud technologies, preferably with a security focus. We work with AWS, but we understand the skills are transferable
  • Strong experience in implementing and automating security best-practices
  • Proficient with DevOps methodologies such as CI/CD, version control (we use GitHub) and full-stack repeatability
  • Experience working with teams around the globe
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
  • Experience working with infrastructure as code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform and CDK.

It would be great if you had

  • Experience with AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CloudFormation, SecurityHub, GuardDuty, Config, Inspector, CloudTrail and other AWS Security services
  • Software development experience in either Typescript or Python

Why else you'll love it here

  • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
  • Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people 
  • Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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