Security Engineer | Mid - Senior | WebSec Team

The world’s most advanced VPN, and a whole lot more.

If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands.

Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data.

Main responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on web and backend applications, networking components, and crypto services. White, grey box, or black box – you name it!
• Show your reverse engineering skills in finding bugs during code review of cutting-edge security solutions.
• Design and create solutions to handle complex security issues from scratch;
• Develop scripts and security automation tools to enhance penetration testing processes.
• Closely collaborate with web and backend application developers, other tech geeks, to validate, assess, and understand the root cause of vulnerabilities, and work on their mitigation.
• Spread your security knowledge with hundreds of your colleagues!

• Proven experience in conducting application security assessments, including planning, testing, and vulnerability reporting;
• Proficiency using security scanners, static code analyzers, and debuggers;
• Understanding of networking and cryptographic fundamentals such as TLS, PFS, PKI, and digital certificates.
• Demonstrated ability to perform manual security code audits;
• Previous experience with fuzzing, reverse engineering, and exploit development.
• Experience working with application developers to validate, assess, understand the root cause, and mitigate vulnerabilities;
• Strong knowledge in application and infrastructure testing methodologies;
• Knowledge in secure architecture design and assessment (manual approach to penetration testing);

Nice to have

• Bonus points for community contributions like public CVEs, bug bounty recognition, open-source tools, blogs, certificates etc.

• Innovate with industry leaders
• Work alongside global experts to build world-leading cybersecurity tools, impacting millions of users around the world.
• Learn & grow
• Boost your skills via our extensive training programs (online and offline) & other resources. Benefit from mentorship and career-switch opportunities to grow within the company.
• Work in a next-gen Cyber City office
• Thrive in our bustling office, featuring ergonomic workspaces, modern meeting rooms, engaging events, and specialty coffee to fuel your day.
• Work from anywhere
• Recharge with a change of scenery – choose work from any location when you feel a need to power your creativity and drive.
• Physical well-being
• Boost your health with free-of-charge 24/7 gym access, onsite and online workouts, and consultations led by in-house Physical Well-Being experts.
• Mental & emotional health
• Nurture your mind with free psychologist consultations, dedicated mental health events, and premium access to top-rated wellness apps like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic.
• Premium healthcare
• Receive private health insurance giving you peace of mind for your health needs.
• Extra days off
• Enjoy additional vacation days off as you grow with us. Plus, get extra days for sick leave, special occasions, or parenting needs.
• Joyful moments – special treats
• Celebrate life’s big moments with special gifts from us on your birthday, anniversary, and other major events, such as weddings or the arrival of a new family member.
• Company events & team-building
• Experience iconic Nord Security celebrations, team-buildings, and knowledge-sharing events, nurturing bonds that fuel our success.
• Workation
• Embark on a legendary company getaway abroad, filled with exciting activities, live concerts, engaging workshops, and epic time together.
• Salary Range (Gross)
• €3.2K – €6K per month