Research Engineer I - Python & Security

About the job

The world’s most critical--and at-risk--business applications have been neglected for far too long. Onapsis eliminates this blind spot by providing cybersecurity solutions dedicated to business-critical applications. Whether running on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, Onapsis helps nearly 30% of the Forbes Global 100 understand the threats and risks across their SAP and Oracle landscapes. 

We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic Security Research Engineer to join our Product Content Research team. As a Research Engineer, you will assist in advancing, maintaining, and enhancing our platform features in Threat Detection and Response, Vulnerability Management, Static Code Analysis, and Compliance Automation. This role is ideal for an entry-level professional with knowledge and experience in Python development and a big willingness to dive deep in the cybersecurity field. 

What you will be doing, your legacy: 

In this role, you will work closely with our defensive research team to evaluate security vulnerabilities, create and analyze exploits, and generate the content that drives our business solutions. Collaborating with a team of dedicated researchers, you will enhance your skills in both security and SAP. You will:

• Develop and test a comprehensive portfolio of security configurations.
• Enhance detection in real time of user behaviors that could impact the security of ERP systems.
• Research and resolve vulnerabilities to ensure robust protection for our customers.

Your contributions will help secure our customers' critical systems and data, making a significant impact on the cybersecurity landscape.

Requirements:

• 1 year of programming experience with Python
• Knowledge of Python best practices
• Basic experience working with API Calls (REST, GraphQL, Django, Flask).
• Experience developing under Linux environments
• Familiar with security and networking protocols
• Practical experience in security software development
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good English skills

Desired skills or interests in:

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
• Interest in research on security challenges and potential solutions
• Basic knowledge of network protocols, architecture, and security mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of common network vulnerabilities and attacks.
• Basic knowledge of Regular Expressions (regex).
• Basic experience with Python Async Technologies desired (Celery, AMQP, MQTT, Redis)

What we offer: 

• A role in shaping the future of protecting the most critical applications that run the world's business and a career that grows as the company grows.
• A unique culture of high achievement and teamwork.
• Supportive and humble colleagues are the space's top problem solvers and innovators.
• Financial security through competitive compensation and incentives.

Employment:   Onapsis only hires full-time employees in Romania. We do not entertain SRLs or B2B contract situations.

Location:  Onapsis is establishing a new development center in Bucharest. This is a hybrid role (1-2 days per week from the office), so candidates must be commutable to Bucharest.

 About Onapsis:

Onapsis protects the business applications that run the global economy. The Onapsis Platform delivers vulnerability management, change assurance, and continuous compliance for business applications from leading vendors such as SAP, Oracle, and others. The Onapsis Platform is powered by the Onapsis Research Labs, the team responsible for the discovery and mitigation of more than 1,000 zero-day vulnerabilities in business applications.

Onapsis is headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in Heidelberg, Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and proudly serves hundreds of the world’s leading brands, including close to 30% of the Forbes Global 100, six of the top 10 automotive companies, five of the top 10 chemical companies, four of the top 10 technology companies, and three of the top 10 oil and gas companies.

For more information, connect with Onapsis on LinkedIn or visit https://www.onapsis.com.