Drive cross-functional projects and establish cutting-edge security development lifecycle practices
Lead security design reviews and threat modeling for new and existing services at iHerb
Evaluate, prototype, implement, and operate security-focused tools and services
Develop new secure architecture standards, frameworks and patterns spanning multiple layers
Understand and analyze emerging security threats, determining applicability to iHerb and proactively implement centralized mitigations
Maintain a strong knowledge of current security threats and operational best practices
Take part in our security assessment, penetration testing and bug bounty programs
Participate in security incident response

Demonstrated technical foundation
Solid understanding of common application and infrastructure security vulnerabilities and mitigations (OWASP Top 10, CWE 25…)
Proficiency implementing SDL process, technology, and automation in a DevOps environment
Experience with large-scale web applications and microservices, including API design, access management, authorization, authentication, data protection and encryption
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills
Experience driving application security training, security champions and awareness campaigns
Active contributor to the security community (research, open source, publications…)
Knowledge of major programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Python, C# .NET, JavaScript, node.js, Java...)

Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs.
Employees may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies.
Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.

Application Security Engineer

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