Senior Application Security Engineer
Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. Envision yourself at Barracuda As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you’ll help shape the future of our AppSec program. You’ll work effectively and efficiently in a small, high-impact team, bringing a sense of ownership and community. You’ll have the opportunity to learn quickly, provide feedback on long-term improvements, and drive strategic security initiatives across our product portfolio. Tech Stack:
- TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, Go
- CI/CD automation tools (SAST, SCA, Secrets Scanning, etc.)
- AI security controls and LLM risk management
- Embed security across the development lifecycle, moving from pen-test/documentation-heavy to guardrail-driven programs
- Facilitate lightweight, feature-level threat models and drive risk-based discussions
- Perform hands-on application penetration tests and security-focused source code reviews
- Drive risk rating and vulnerability management processes
- Partner with product, platform, and engineering leads to drive security initiatives
- Lead outcome-focused design review discussions and security trainings
- Provide framework-specific remediation guidance to developers
- 5 - 8+ years in product-focused AppSec, with a track record of embedding security and reducing late-stage findings via automation and developer enablement
- Deep practical knowledge of core security concepts (authN/Z, session management, input/output handling, logging, data protection, access controls)
- Proficient in at least two programming languages (TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, Go, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with application penetration testing and code reviews
- Proficient in threat modeling and risk-based analysis
- Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and presentation skills
- Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
- High-quality health benefits
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Career-growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
- Volunteer opportunities
Requires 5–8+ years in product-focused application security, proficiency in at least two listed programming languages, penetration testing and code review experience, and expertise in threat modeling and risk analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- embedding security
- performing testing
- reviewing code
Skills & Tools
TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, Go, SAST, SCA, LLM
Job Details
- Category: Information Technology
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About Barracuda Networks Inc.
A cybersecurity company providing protection for email, data, applications, and networks. — Industry: Information Technology