Application Security Engineer

Porto, Portugal
Senior (4-6 Years)
Hybrid
English Required Portuguese Required Not Accepting Candidates Living Abroad

Responsabilidades:
  • Definir e normalizar ciclos de vida de desenvolvimento seguro de software (S-SDLC) em várias equipas de desenvolvimento.
  • Integrar e gerir ferramentas de testes de segurança (SAST, DAST, SCA) nos pipelines de CI/CD.
  • Liderar iniciativas de gestão de vulnerabilidades em ambientes cloud e clusters Kubernetes.
  • Manter e automatizar controlos de segurança de infraestrutura, incluindo WAFs e políticas de rede.
  • Orientar equipas de desenvolvimento e DevOps sobre boas práticas de segurança, garantindo conformidade com frameworks como DORA, CIS Benchmarks e OWASP.
 

Must-have:

  • Licenciatura em Ciência da Computação, Cibersegurança ou formação prática equivalente.
  • Experiência profissional sólida como Security Engineer, com forte foco em Application Security e metodologias DevSecOps.
  • Experiência prática com ferramentas de contentorização e orquestração.
  • Fortes competências de programação e scripting (por exemplo, Python, Bash, Java ou Go).
  • Conhecimento de standards de segurança da indústria, incluindo OWASP Top 10 e ISO 27001.
  • Bons conhecimentos de inglês para comunicar eficazmente com stakeholders técnicos e executivos.


Valorizado:
  • Intenção de obter ou conclusão de certificações da indústria, como CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) ou CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist).
  • Forte capacidade analítica para deteção e análise de ameaças.
  • Excelentes competências de comunicação para transmitir conceitos técnicos.
  • Uma abordagem proativa no alinhamento dos requisitos de segurança com a modernização tecnológica e os objetivos de negócio.
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we offer:

  • A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
  • A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
  • An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
  • A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.
Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.
Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN
I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.
Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN
I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.
João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)
My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.
Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)
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What You Can Expect as a KWANer

Respect isn’t optional here

You’re trusted to deliver and supported to speak up.

Dedicated People Experience Partner

Someone accountable for your growth, not your allocation.

Continuous learning, built in

Learning that keeps pace with the systems you build.

Recognition that’s visible

Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed. Through our Rocket Points System, we constantly recognize your contributions.

A culture you can feel

From movie and quiz nights to dinners and our annual summer gathering, we don’t just work together - we build real connections.

Flexible spaces to work your way

Remote-first, with physical hubs when you want connection.

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