Junior Security Specialist

Nord Security is a leading cybersecurity solutions provider with the product family of five advanced cybersecurity solutions: NordVPN, NordLayer, NordPass, NordLocker, and NordWL. We have one true goal - to give true online privacy and security to as many people as we can.NordVPN - fastest VPN on the planet, built to protect your online traffic and privacy with next-generation encryptionOur Risk team’s purpose is to serve our global community by analyzing the risks, business, or security. We evaluate, rank and resolve them, and continue to monitor them afterwards. As our work extends across multiple areas, from business to IT, our team gets the privilege to witness the inner workings of building cybersecurity solutions.

What You Will Do

• Ensure software design security and define secure implementation practices; 
• Determine threat models, perform risk analysis and mitigation workshops of any product change that may impact security;
• Discover security bugs in desktop/mobile applications, networking, and crypto components;
• Develop and maintain scripts, security automation tools to enhance application security testing processes;
• Perform application security scanning using SAST/DAST tools;
• Ensure mobile/desktop applications are sufficiently tested and support internal and external audits;
• Design and deliver training for security engineering awareness & adoption;
• Actively look for internal security gaps within products or the organization overall.

What We Expect

• Basic experience in cyber security and vulnerability mitigation;
• Knowledge of mobile or desktop application security assessment planning, testing, methodologies, and vulnerability reporting;
• Understanding of secure coding practices;
• Ability to quickly assimilate new technologies and tools;
• Work experience with at least multiple OSes, e.g., Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows;
• Sense of ownership with strong problem solving and investigation skills;

What We Offer

• Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand;
• Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential;
• Health benefits. Private health insurance, online and on-site workouts, consultations to feel and be your best;
• Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check;
• Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us;
• More free time. Stay with us and additional vacation days will be added to your calendar;
• Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement;
• Gross salary 1980 - 2810 eur/month