Application and Product Security II Engineer II

At Vertiv, we don’t just hire talent-we cultivate leaders who drive innovation and engage teams to push the limits of what’s possible. As a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, we are scaling up to meet the demands of AI, data centers, and next-gen technology -and we need bold, high-performing individuals like YOU to take us to the next level.

Why Vertiv?

• High-Performance Culture: We empower you to think big, execute with excellence, and deliver impact. Our performance-driven mindset rewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over 50 CEO Awards are given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward.
• Leadership Without Limits: Leadership at Vertiv goes beyond just titles-it’s about accountability, trust, and ownership. Our leaders engage and drive with collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking, setting the foundation for an action-focused culture.
• Limitless Growth & Learning: We believe in continuous development. Whether through rotational programs or high-impact projects, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career.
• A Place for Everyone: Our commitment to inclusion ensures that all employee’s unique strengths and perspectives are valued. Your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your success is celebrated.

SUMMARY:

The Software Developer, DevSecOps team member is expected to have a thorough understanding of complex IT systems, embedded devices, applications, cloud systems and stay up to date with the latest security standards, systems, and authentication protocols, as well as best practices and emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of industry security frameworks such as OWASP SAMM and will be a strong communicator. They will be responsible for detecting product and application security threats as well as areas of weakness in products and applications for improvement.

This position will be primarily based out in Manila, Philippines office, and will consistently work under the guidance and processes of global security team they will support regional as well as global engineering groups. The Software Developer, DevSecOps team member will be expected to use their knowledge and experience to further develop internal secure processes and procedures.

JOB SUMMARY:

In addition to anticipating possible security threats and identifying areas of weakness, the Product Security Engineer must:

• Act as a Security Engineer to work in development, operations activities daily

• Support building various tools, processes for the business and for engineering teams through various software development skills and coding practices (OOPS will be highly recommended)

• Code management and maintenance through DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

• Thorough Gitlab usage and maintenance for daily activities tracking, source code management, DevOps and CI/CD

• Support internal security team efforts, cross-functional activities

• Act as a primary point of contact for regional engineering teams for secure best practices and processes

• Thorough follow-up of internal product security program and vulnerability management processes

• Mentor juniors within the team and provide support

• Regional and Global support activities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related Engineering field is highly desirable.

• Total 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in Software Development, Coding (especially OOPS, C++ etc.), DevOps and CI/CD

• Additional advanced security qualifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or equivalent are ideal.

• Good working knowledge of current Software Development environments, IT risks and experience implementing security solutions.

• Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to articulate and enforce security measures through internal product security program and vulnerability management processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as business acumen

• Strong technical documentation, diagramming, and presentation skills

• Strong leadership, vision, effective communication and goal-oriented

• Strong ability to establish partnerships and influence change and achieve results within dynamic environment

• Meaningful technical contributions into the development lifecycle of a product, application, and service

Preferred knowledge experience includes

• Software Development experience in IT Applications, embedded systems / software and/or web-based applications that includes lab activities with and debugging on target hardware

• Experience using git and related source code management tools

• Experience with the Linux kernel and networking stack including security features

• Operating system configuration of Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS

• Computer boot process including boot loaders

• Familiarity with compilers, debuggers, disassemblers, and other low-level development and analysis tools

• Circumventing security protection methods and techniques

• Reverse engineering complex systems and protocols

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Think Big and Execute
• Act With Urgency
• Own It
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Lead by Example