Kuehne+Nagel

As part of our DNA, at Kuehne+Nagel, our main commitment is to accelerate the development of new products and digital solutions that will provide a unique experience to our global customer network, making their entire logistics service network more resilient, transparent, and sustainable, reducing the carbon footprint.
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Senior application security engineer - ai security & pentesting (m/f/d)

Remote

location Porto

date October 18, 2026

types Full-time

Sobre a vaga

As a Senior Application Security Engineer - AI Security & Pentesting (m/f/d), you will play a key role in strengthening secure software development at Kuehne+Nagel. As part of our global AppSec team, you will help develop modern security capabilities, address emerging AI security challenges, and improve how we test and secure applications.

O que vais fazer

  • Perform hands-on security assessments and penetration testing of Kuehne+Nagel applications, while helping improve automated security testing
  • Support the secure use of AI in software development by building scalable security capabilities, defining guardrails, and helping engineering teams safely use AI-powered tools and workflows
  • Improve security testing for traditional and AI-enabled applications by evaluating new testing methods, AI-assisted techniques, and emerging security tools
  • Assess emerging AI threats and attack techniques, determine their relevance to Kuehne+Nagel, and turn findings into security requirements, standards, testing approaches, and practical guidance for developers
  • Provide expert guidance, training, and hands-on support to engineering teams and stakeholders to strengthen secure software development practices across the organization
  • Collaborate with the global AppSec team on a wide range of initiatives, with responsibilities shaped by your skills, experience, and business priorities

O que é pedido

  • 5+ years of experience in Application Security, including hands-on security testing and test automation
  • Strong interest in AI and AI security, with experience securing and testing LLM-based applications, agentic AI systems, and AI-assisted software development
  • Ability to assess emerging security threats and attack techniques, including AI-specific risks such as indirect prompt injection and tool abuse, and turn them into practical security requirements, controls, testing methods, and best practices
  • Strong software engineering background, ideally in an enterprise environment, with strong Python skills and preferably experience with Java
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with international, cross-functional teams and align different stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills and fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to explain security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Valorizado

  • Familiarity with AI platforms, gateways, and tools such as LiteLLM, Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, and AI security testing tools such as Strix is a plus

O que é oferecido

  • flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
  • tailor-made career with individual planning and team leaders who will support you in every way
  • wide range of work-life balance options, supplementary health insurance and our EAP - Employee Assistant Program

Benefícios e vantagens (8)

  • Bandas, teatro, pintura ...
  • Comida, fruta e bebida
  • Condições para bicicleta
  • Flex benefits
  • Flexibilidade de horário
  • Jogos no escritório
  • Mais de 22 dias de férias
  • Seguro de saúde

Valores e cultura (9)

  • Ambiente internacional
  • Códigos de alta qualidade
  • Feedback contínuo e 360º
  • Híbrido
  • Igualdade racial
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Membros impressionantes na equipa
  • Metodologias ágeis
  • Tecnologias de ponta