Job Openings Application Security

About the job Application Security

Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market.

Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people-centered, and fun. As we like to say: It's not only what we do, it's how we manage that truly make the difference..

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference - you might be the next person to join WIRE IT.

Role: Application Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid, Porto, Portugal

Required skills:

Professional experience in Application Security, DevSecOps or Cybersecurity
Strong knowledge of application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10 / API Top 10) and Secure SDLC
Hands-on experience in vulnerability analysis, tracking, and remediation across the lifecycle
Experience working with SAST, DAST, SCA tools and interpreting pentest results
Experience performing secure code reviews and threat modelling
Knowledge of cloud security in AWS and/or Azure environments
Experience with modern architectures (APIs, microservices)
Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with tracking tools such as JIRA
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously in regulated and dynamic environments
Good communication skills to collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams
Fluent English (spoken and written)

We offer:

­No-term full-time contract;
Health Insurance;
22 days of paid vacation;
4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday);
Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex);
Referral Bonus;
Special discounts and flex options;
Training annual budget;
A great team-oriented culture;
Chance to become a part of a dynamically growing international company;
Challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn.

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