Senior Application Security Engineer (f/m/d)

JTL-Software-GmbH; Hückelhoven; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic tech company in Hückelhoven is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to enhance their Secure Software Development Lifecycle and coach development teams on security practices. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Application Security and strong proficiency in programming and scripting. Excellent communication skills in English are required, with German as a plus. This role offers a challenging environment focused on secure product design and IT security protection.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in Application Security with a focus on Secure Development.
• Proven expertise in at least one programming language.
• Solid understanding of security standards like OWASP ASVS or NIST.

Aufgaben

• Develop the Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
• Integrate security tools into development workflows.
• Conduct risk analysis and threat modeling.

Kenntnisse

Application Security

Secure Development

Programming Language Proficiency

Scripting

Automation

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Application Security Engineer (w/m/d)

Senior Application Security Engineer (f/m/d)

• Ab sofort
• Team: Strategic Projects & Organisational Development

Your Responsibilities

As part of the JTL Security Team, you’ll join a technically skilled, developer-focused group at the heart of the company. Our mission is to protect the JTL Group against a wide range of IT security threats. Together with our development teams, we design secure products and services — for both our on-premise solutions and the growing cloud environment. You can look forward to a diverse and challenging range of topics that require both technical excellence and strategic thinking.

• You further develop our Secure Software Development Lifecycle — from architecture and CI/CD to operations.
• You bring security into developers’ daily work: IDE plugins, SAST, security unit tests, golden images.
• You analyze risks (threat modeling) and help teams handle them pragmatically.
• You coach developers and product owners on security topics — as a trusted peer.
• You make security measurable, understandable, and scalable.

Our Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Application Security, with a strong focus on Secure Development.
• Solid proficiency in at least one programming language, as well as experience in scripting and automation.
• A strong understanding of modern security standards and frameworks such as OWASP ASVS or NIST.
• The ability to work independently with a high level of technical expertise and a pragmatic approach.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex security requirements in a clear and comprehensible manner.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; good German skills are an advantage.