Position: Security Engineer
Category: Security
English level: intermediate
Years of experience: 2


Application Security
In my current role as an Application Security Engineer, I am tasked with the responsibility of maintaining the security integrity of our mobile and web applications. My responsibilities involve conducting regular security audits, penetration testing, and code reviews to detect and rectify vulnerabilities. I work closely with the development team to integrate security measures into the development lifecycle, fostering a culture of 'Security by Design'.

I play a crucial role in incident response and remediation, ensuring potential breaches are managed effectively and lessons are learned. I am also involved in enhancing security awareness within the organization, providing training and workshops to different teams to uplift our overall security posture.

Development
As a PHP Backend Developer, I was responsible for server-side web application logic. I developed and maintained the backend components, connected the application with the other web services, and supported the frontend developers by integrating their work with the application.

I wrote clean, fast PHP to a high standard, in a timely and scalable manner, developed and deployed new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary. I solved complex performance problems and architectural challenges, and also collaborated with front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.

This experience gave me an excellent understanding of the full web development process, including design, development, and deployment, which has proved to be very valuable in my current Application Security Engineer role. My strong background in PHP development and understanding of secure coding practices have uniquely positioned me to bridge the gap between development and security in my current role.