SCHEDULE A – Job Description: Application Security Engineer

Team: Software Development

Reports to: Director, Software Development

Location: Toronto, Canada

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Smart organizations track, report, connect, and control their unique data and workflows with the

SmartSimple Cloud platform. SmartSimple Cloud is a highly configurable process automation and data

collaboration platform empowering impact-leading organizations to work smarter. Our flexible and

innovative technology helps corporations, governments, and not-for-profits to meet their individual

missions.

We are looking for an experienced application security engineer to take on responsibilities such as analyzing software designs and implementations from a security perspective, identify security issues and work with developers to resolve them, create scripts and automation for existing security tools as well as help us create a set of rules for testing.

Where You’ll Work

SmartSimple is a remote-first workplace. We recognize the distinct advantages of workplace flexibility.
SmartSimple’s headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada with our EMEA office based out of Dublin, Ireland. Employees will have the option of working from the office (when it is safe to do so) if they wish or they may work remotely from home.

What You’ll Do:

Implement and operate tools designed to improve the security of the platform
Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security
Troubleshoot, debug, and work with developers to remediate issues that arise
Provide suggestions for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities
Maintain technical documentation
Develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices
Build and conduct secure coding training for all developers
Maintain professional relationships with internal and external client and teams, participating in team meetings, code reviews and work closely with technical and non-technical teams.
Other duties as required.

What You’ll Need:

2-5 years of experience working as an application security engineer or any roles in similar fields
Strong interest or passion for development work in compliance, security and vulnerabilities
Adequate knowledge of web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services and Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
Interest in all aspects of security research and development
BS degree in Computer Science or related field
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong time management skills.
Working knowledge of OWASP/Top 10 and CWE/SANS TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors
Analytical skills: Elicitation, Data Analysis, Logic, code development and design.
HTML, Java, JavaScript, XML
Knowledge of relevant software platforms (Windows and Linux environments preferred)
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Why You’ll Love Working at SmartSimple

You will be entering into a culture of inclusion, innovation and collaboration. We believe software is autobiographical – and we want you to be a part of our story.
The first three months of your journey with SmartSimple will kick off with our Cara
(meaning friend in Irish!) and Mentor program - giving you the opportunity to network and learn from team members from all levels and areas of the organization.
Your professional and personal development is prioritized – you’ll receive training opportunities to elevate your technical knowledge and skills, and your manager will provide ongoing feedback and regular 1-on-1s.
You have tons of autonomy and responsibility giving you the freedom to approach your work in a unique way that breeds creativity and independent thought.
Employee recognition is key and we promote and celebrate it - you do a good job, everyone will know about it!
We provide competitive salary and benefits along with tuition, fitness and gaming reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness/wellness initiatives.

SmartSimple is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. SmartSimple welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, and will consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities,SmartSimple is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please contact hr@smartsimple.com.

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