Application Security Consultant

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l.; Sassari; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist focused on application security. In this role, you will perform vulnerability assessments, collaborate on security advisories, and engage in projects for enterprise clients. You will contribute to securing critical digital assets and design secure coding processes, making a significant impact in this specialized environment.

Servizi

Professional growth opportunities

Ongoing technical and consulting training

Dynamic teamwork environment

Competenze

• 2-5 years of experience in application security.
• Solid skills in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Knowledge of OWASP vulnerabilities and SAST/DAST methodologies.

Mansioni

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on applications.
• Collaborate on security advisory and audits.
• Support development teams in mitigating vulnerabilities.

Conoscenze

Application security

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Risk interpretation

Consulting ability

Client orientation

Technical documentation

Formazione

Certifications in AppSec or Ethical Hacking

Descrizione del lavoro

Cybersecurity Specialist - Application Security

Our client is a leading company in cybersecurity, part of an international group, with a strong presence in the Italian market. The company specializes in advanced solutions for application, infrastructure, and industrial security, supporting enterprise clients in protecting their most critical digital assets.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to:

1. Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on web and mobile applications as part of broader security assessments.
2. Collaborate with internal teams and clients on security advisory, audits, and continuous improvement of application security posture.
3. Analyze and manage SAST/DAST projects and review security within the SDLC.
4. Support development teams in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
5. Design secure coding processes, threat modeling, and establish secure application standards.
6. Prepare technical documentation and reports for business and IT stakeholders.
7. Assist in defining security strategies and roadmaps for complex application environments.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in application security, with solid skills in VA/PT.
• Knowledge of OWASP vulnerabilities and static/dynamic code analysis methodologies (SAST/DAST).
• Ability to interpret technical results in terms of risk and remediation.
• Excellent communication skills, consulting ability, and client orientation.
• Certifications in AppSec or Ethical Hacking (e.g., OSWE, GWAPT, eWPT, CEH) are appreciated.
• Good command of English.

What We Offer

• Join a highly specialized cybersecurity company focusing on application security.
• Participate in innovative projects for enterprise clients in high-criticality contexts.
• Professional growth opportunities and ongoing technical and consulting training.
• A dynamic environment that values teamwork and individual skills.