Senior Application Security Architect

About the Position

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. We are currently seeking a Senior Application Security Architect to join our team in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Taiwan.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure application architectures, considering factors like authentication, authorization, data protection, and vulnerability management.
• Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and standards.
• Conduct architectural / security requirement reviews to identify/assess potential security risks and mitigate security risks caused by new products, new functions, bug fixes, etc.
• Develop and implement security controls and countermeasures to mitigate identified risks.
• Conduct regular security audits or penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., OWASP).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and incident in the community.
• For the company's product business area, conduct pre-research to deeply understand the business and reserve security tech research.
• Gradually form a basis for risk identification based on different products and security solutions.
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the teams on security suggestions and secure coding practices.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or above in computer science or a related field.
• More than 6 years of application security experience or software development, more than 10 years is preferred.
• Strong understanding and execution of software development principles and SDLC.
• Proficient in mainstream Web application development technology, Java-based tech stack is preferred.
• Proficient in the causes and solutions of OWASP TOP 10 security issues.
• Proficient in the technical implementation of common security solutions.
• Understand the basic techniques of penetration testing and security testing.
• Familiar with the use of static security scanning tools for code, as well as problem analysis and solution design.
• Understand the basic knowledge of mobile and web security.
• Systematically grasp the formation mechanism of application security vulnerabilities and have the ability to design corresponding solutions (in line with industry best security practices).
• Understand the thinking of threat modeling and attack surface analysis, actual combat experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Why Binance

• Shape the future of finance.
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy.
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).

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