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Application Security Engineer

AT VIZIO
VIZIO

Application Security Engineer

Dallas, TX

About the Team

As an Embedded Systems Security Engineer, you will collaborate with the Engineering Organization, Software Engineers, and our DevOps department. Your team will ensure our embedded platforms, DevOps pipelines, upstream services, and underlying infrastructure are secured in the most efficient manner. You will work to develop new systems and procedures to counteract threat vectors that arise within our cloud and embedded environments. The ideal candidate will be a meticulous problem solver who can work under pressure when required and will remain current with the latest attack trends and technologies.

What You Will Do

  • Design and support implementation of secure embedded systems for IoT devices
  • Conduct security assessments and vulnerability testing on embedded systems, and upstream services
  • Integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by participating in code reviews, threat modeling, and secure design discussions
  • Implement tooling to support secure CI/CD practices
  • Trace vulnerabilities from client to upstream services
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best security practices are followed
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures
  • Document findings, risk, impact, and ensuing mitigation strategies
  • Provide technical expertise in executing risk management activities such as disaster recovery, continuity of operations, and incident response
  • Stay abreast of the latest security threats and trends

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About You

  • 5-10 years of experience within a SOC (Security Operations Center), Cloud Platform engineer, Systems Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of experience performing dynamic security assessments and tests against firmware, software, applications, and / or IoT devices
  • Experience with Kali Linux toolsets, Burp (or Zap), and vulnerability scanners
  • Experience with embedded systems development and security
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and cryptographic algorithms
  • Strong understanding of networking, ports and protocols, and the TCP/IP stack
  • Ability to articulate and explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • At least a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Education requirements may be substituted with cyber related experience on a scale of 4 additional years equal to a Bachelor's degree
  • Cyber related certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP

About VIZIO

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Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers. Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart.

VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We will not pay fees to any third-party agency, outside recruiter or firm without a mutually agreed-upon contract and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

Client-provided location(s): Dallas, TX, USA
Job ID: vizio-3227
Employment Type: Full Time

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