About Akto
Join Akto, it is the best platform for AppSec teams to build an enterprise-grade API security program throughout their DevSecOps pipeline. Over 1,000 AppSec teams globally trust Akto for their API security needs.
Akto has been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, Dark Reading, VentureBeat, and CSO Online as one of the cybersecurity startups to watch.
Akto is recognized as a representative vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for API Protection, the Gartner® Hype Cycle for APIs, and the Gartner® Hype Cycle for Application Security. Akto has also secured High performer badges in DAST and API Security categories on G2.
About the Role:
We seek a passionate individual to help build the next generation of cloud-native security products. This role requires a blend of computer science expertise and a strong interest in security research.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to research modern cloud-native attacks and enhance detection and protection capabilities.
- Work closely with customers to understand their security needs and map them to product features.
- Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in applications.
- Research next-generation detection and protection methodologies.
- Monitor application security vulnerabilities and respond to incidents as necessary.
- Develop internal tools for security research.
- Troubleshoot customer-facing issues related to attack detection and protection.
- Promote product capabilities through blogs and podcasts.
- Analyze global cyber attacks and assess the relevance of akto’s solutions.
- Create and maintain documentation related to application security processes and tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 3 to 4 years of experience in application security or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of web application security, vulnerability research, and penetration testing.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
- Experience in security testing
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP Top Ten, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Familiarity with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCS).
- Knowledge of web/API attacks, application security solutions and testing methodologies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
We value diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. All applicants will be considered without discrimination.
- Note: Direct applicants only, agencies should not contact us.