Product Security Engineer

KKR - Boston, NY

Hiring: Product Security Engineer Company: KKR Location: Boston, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:51:37 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, Capital Markets, OWASP About the job Required Skills: •Conduct application security assessments and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities and security issues. •Work closely with the software development team to ensure that secure coding practices are implemented throughout the application development lifecycle. •Design and implement security solutions to protect applications from potential threats. •Provide guidance and recommendations on application security best practices. •Maintain knowledge of the latest security trends, threats, and countermeasures. •Participate in incident response and handling activities related to application security incidents. •Conduct security awareness and training sessions for the development team to promote secure coding practices. •Develop and maintain application security standards, policies, and procedures. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. •Proven experience as an Application Security Engineer or similar role. •In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and secure coding practices. •Proficiency in conducting security assessments and penetration tests. •Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to application security. •Operational familiarity with OWASP Top Ten and other security frameworks •Team-player who enjoys working in a collaborative and collegial environment and is an active contributor as part of a global team •Demonstrated capacity to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines and solve problems requiring creativity, initiative and drive; self-motivated and enjoys a sense of pride in their accomplishments •Demonstrated capacity to present ideas in a user-friendly, business-friendly and technical language •Strategic self-starter with an innovative mindset and outstanding attention to detail Compensation: •$135,000 - $175,000 / year •Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!