Senior Bug Bounty Security Engineer

• Oversee the organization's bug bounty program, including defining scope, rules, and rewards.
• Review and validate vulnerability reports submitted by external researchers.
• Ensure timely triaging, prioritization, and resolution of reported vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation:

• Analyze reported vulnerabilities and assess their impact on the organizations systems.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to implement fixes and security patches.
• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of vulnerabilities.
• Collaboration with Security Researchers:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external security researchers and ethical hackers.
• Provide clear communication and feedback to researchers regarding their submissions.
• Security Testing and Analysis:

• Perform penetration testing and security assessments to proactively identify vulnerabilities.
• Utilize automated tools and manual techniques to uncover security weaknesses.
• Program Optimization:

• Continuously improve the bug bounty program by expanding scope and refining processes.
• Monitor industry trends and adopt best practices in vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty management.
• Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of vulnerability reports, remediation efforts, and program metrics.
• Prepare regular reports for management on program performance and security posture.
• Training and Awareness:

• Educate internal teams on security best practices and the importance of vulnerability management.
• Conduct workshops or training sessions to improve security awareness across the organization.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, or security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of web application security, network security, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with bug bounty platforms such as HackerOne, Bugcrowd, or similar.
• Proficiency in tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, and other security testing tools.
• Understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and their remediation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP, or similar are a plus.

• Experience managing bug bounty programs or vulnerability disclosure initiatives.
• Knowledge of cloud security and containerized environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively.

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