Engineering Co-op, InfoSec - AppSec
Car shopping is complicated. At CarGurus, we use data and technology to make it simple, giving people the tools they need to confidently find, buy, finance, or sell a car. The best part? Our work makes a real impact. We’re the most-visited car-shopping site in the US and we are growing fast in our international markets. Ready to come along for the ride?
CarGurus is looking for a hardworking Co-Op that has a keen interest in application security (AppSec) to join our Information Security team. They will work closely with the team on static and dynamic analysis tools as well as research concerning application vulnerabilities.
The individual will work on project tasks at the direction of our Lead Application Security Engineer. They will gain exposure to new application security technologies and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) as we continue to build our application security program. The Co-Op will be a proven self-starter and should have basic course work in information security completed. They should have a curious mind and a desire to dive into the details.
This is a full-time, paid, Spring 2022 Co-op position. Only students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program will be considered. Must be eligible to work 40 hours a week from January 2022 - June 2022.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in an Information Security/Cybersecurity or Computer Science college program
- Knowledge of information security, well known industry frameworks and best practices
- Interest in learning more about application security
- Experience with 1 or more programming languages
- Experience with MacOS
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Working on project plans is a plus
- Must be very organized and detail oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple tasks concurrently and appropriately prioritize
- Ability to quickly learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Bonus Experience:
- OWASP Top 10
- Familiarity with SAST and/or DAST
- Basic understanding of Java, Jira and concepts of Kanban
- Familiarity with IT controls and standards
CarGurus Culture:
We work hard every day to build the world’s most trusted and transparent automotive marketplace, but trust and transparency don’t just apply to our consumers. They extend to our talent, too. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels they can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—where you don’t just fit, you thrive. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
CarGurus employees in the US can choose to work from home / remotely for the duration of 2021, or participate in a phased return to our beautiful office spaces. We expect most roles to be in-office at least 3 days a week beginning January 2022. In addition to the US, CarGurus operates sites in Canada and the UK. We have offices in Cambridge, MA; Detroit, MI; Dublin, Ireland; San Francisco, CA and London, UK. Check out our careers page to learn more.