Application Security Engineer

Cognizant; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Cognizant in Guadalajara offers a hybrid role focused on advanced application security testing, SAST/DAST, and secure code reviews. You should bring hands-on experience with web, API, and mobile security, plus strong English proficiency.

Join a leading IT services provider with training, competitive benefits and salary, and opportunities to work with global clients. Cognizant values inclusion and career growth for its people.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in web/API penetration testing and secure code review.
• Hands-on experience in Application Security Testing.
• Expert in SAST and DAST.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and SANS CWE Top 25.
• Experience in Threat Modelling.
• Experience in Application penetration testing (Web apps, APIs, Mobile).
• Programming/scripting skills in Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Conduct web/API/mobile application penetration testing.
• Perform secure code reviews across codebases.
• Audit code against OWASP Top 10 and CWE Top 25 and report risks.

Skills

Web/API security testing

Secure code review

SAST/DAST

Threat modelling

Programming (Java/JavaScript/Python)

English proficiency

Job description

At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

Qualifications:

• Person should have hands-on experience in web/API penetration testing and secure code review.
• Hands-on experience in Application Security Testing
• Expert in SAST and DAST
• Knowledge of Standards (OWASP Top 10 and SANS CWE Top 25)
• Experience in Threat Modelling
• Experience in Application penetration testing (Web applications, APIs, Mobile apps)
• Programming/scripting skills, and ability to read and audit various programming languages, (Java, JavaScript, Python etc)

ADVANCED ENGLISH IS A MUST

Hybrid role in Guadalajara.

Why Cognizant?

• Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
• Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
• Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package
• Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies
• We invest in people and their wellbeing.

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!