Mintel

Security Engineer (App Sec)

Mintel  •  Kuala Lumpur, MY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for an Application Security Engineer to join our Information Security team, working closely with Engineering, Infrastructure and Architecture to help us build and maintain secure applications at scale.

This is a hands-on role focused on improving the security of our software development lifecycle. You’ll work collaboratively with engineering teams across multiple products, helping to identify and reduce risk while enabling teams to deliver at pace.

As a member of a globally distributed team, you’ll be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of your work, and proactively engaging with colleagues across regions.

What you will do

  • Partner with engineering teams to review application designs and implementations, identifying security risks and working collaboratively to address them
  • Contribute to and evolve our Secure SDLC processes, ensuring security is embedded into how we build and deliver software
  • Perform application security reviews across a range of technologies and services
  • Support vulnerability management activities, including triage, prioritisation and remediation guidance
  • Manage and triage CVEs impacting our environments, working with teams to drive timely resolution
  • Contribute to the security of our CI/CD pipelines, helping to ensure controls are effective and practical
  • Build, maintain and improve secure base Docker images for use across engineering teams
  • Manage and improve dependency update processes and tools, helping teams stay up to date securely
  • Work with engineers to investigate and remediate security issues, providing clear and actionable guidance
  • Advocate for security improvements, helping teams understand risk and make informed decisions
  • Contribute to and improve our security documentation, ensuring guidance is clear, accurate and accessible for engineering teams
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of our tools, processes and ways of working

What are we looking for?

  • 2+ years experience working in application security or a software engineering role with a strong security focus
  • Strong understanding of common application security risks and how they apply in real-world systems
  • Experience reviewing application code, architecture or designs from a security perspective
  • Hands-on experience working with Linux-based systems and Docker
  • Experience supporting or integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management processes, including CVE triage and remediation workflows
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own priorities in a distributed team environment
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers and non-security stakeholders
  • A collaborative mindset, with a focus on enabling teams rather than acting as a gatekeeper

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Python and related frameworks (e.g. Django, FastAPI)
  • Experience with modern frontend technologies (e.g. JavaScript, TypeScript, React)
  • Familiarity with dependency management tooling (e.g. Renovate)
  • Experience securing containerised or cloud-based applications

How We Work

  • We work as partners to engineering teams, embedding security into everyday development rather than adding it at the end
  • We focus on pragmatic, risk-based decisions that balance security with delivery needs
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About Mintel

Market Intelligence is what sets us apart and what defines us as a brand – literally in fact: when the company was founded in 1972 it took its name from an amalgamation of the two words. We have been defining and refining the Market Intelligence Mix ever since, to offer our clients a unique perspective on the consumer landscape ahead and a clear roadmap with which to navigate it.

So what goes into the market intelligence mix?

MARKET RESEARCH is not the only thing we do, but it is right at the core of our business. The vast range of primary research we carry out and commission is the bedrock of our market intelligence, creating data series we can assess incrementally over the long term to track trends and forecast the future.

MARKET ANALYSIS is the second key element of the market intelligence mix. Our specialist team of market analysts scours the globe for trade, industry and government data, which our statisticians then integrate into meaningful sizing models and future value forecasts for thousands of sectors worldwide.

PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE adds micro-level relevance to the macro context of our market analysis, bringing our clients real-world examples of the launches and goods that are driving the numbers.

COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE is the fourth pillar of our work, keeping our clients abreast of their rivals’ strategies, communications and results, to give them the understanding they need to choose the right response to gain or maintain that crucial competitive edge.

The magic happens when we pull them all together. Trend analysts, category specialists, systems developers, dedicated account teams and client servicing staff work together to provide our clients with understanding as well as knowledge.

That’s our Market Intelligence. That’s how we help businesses grow. It’s why we’re the leaders in it.

Industry
Research & Polling
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1972
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