Job description 

How You Will Contribute:

• Collaborate with the development team to ensure the integration of security practices in the software development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and implement security protocols and features to protect our software applications.
• Understanding of a broad range of Application Security issues as well as their mitigation strategies
• Provide technical guidance and training to the development team on secure coding practices.
• Perform regular security assessments and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities in our applications.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, providing thorough post-event analyses.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and techniques in application security.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Participate in the development and review of application designs and architectural decisions.
• Assist in the development of security awareness programs to educate employees about software security.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
• A customer first mentality – what’s important to the customer is also important to you.
• Agility – you are readily able to manage competing and ever-changing priorities and maintain a balanced and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Communication expertise – you possess the ability to tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a team environment, are comfortable working independently, and know how to get things done in a virtual environment.
• Relationship builder – with a proven ability to influence, you’re able to quickly develop trusted connections and get work done through others.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8+ Proven experience as an Application Security Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of software, security architectures and network protocols.
• Proficient in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework) and risk management methodologies.
• Knowledge of threat modelling or other risk identification techniques.
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, Azure
• Standard industry certifications such as CISSP are preferred.
• Ability to tackle problems independently as well as collaborate as a team to iron out sophisticated problems in support of the team’s mission.
• Knowledge of network based, system level, and application layer attacks and mitigation methods.
• Personal drive and passion to not only continue growing yourself but also the Application Security Engineering practice.