Application Security Penetration Testing Lead

NTT America, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks a Penetration Testing Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead hands-on application security testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will perform secure code reviews, software composition analysis, container image assurance, and vulnerability assessments while coordinating with development and DevOps teams to remediate findings and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong technical skills, familiarity with MAS TRM, MAS Cyber Hygiene, and BNM RMiT, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CREST, OSCP+, OSEP, or GPEN.
• 7+ years of IT security experience, with at least 4 years of direct experience in project-based and annual penetration testing for web, mobile, and API applications.
• Experienced in secure code reviews, software composition analysis, container image assurance, and vulnerability assessments.
• Strong technical knowledge of web, mobile, and API security, including OWASP Top 10 and common attack vectors.
• Hands-on expertise with security testing tools listed above.
• Working knowledge of MAS TRM, MAS Cyber Hygiene, and BNM RMiT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing for web, mobile, and API applications.
• Perform secure code reviews, software composition analysis, and container image assurance to identify vulnerabilities early in the SDLC.
• Perform vulnerability assessments for applications, middleware, and supporting systems.
• Utilise industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Fortify, Checkmarx, Black Duck, Nessus, Aqua and Qualys.
• Triage, validate, and prioritise security findings from security assessments.
• Work with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure timely remediation.
• Track and report remediation progress, ensuring closure within timelines required by regulatory instruments and Technology Security Standards.
• Provide guidance to developers and project teams on secure coding practices.
• Embed application security controls and tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain security documentation and provide evidence for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inspections involving application security.

Skills

Penetration testing

Secure coding

Regulatory awareness

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Fortify

Checkmarx

Black Duck

Nessus

Aqua

Qualys

Job description

NTT DATA seeks a Penetration Testing Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead hands-on application security testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will perform secure code reviews, software composition analysis, container image assurance, and vulnerability assessments while coordinating with development and DevOps teams to remediate findings and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong technical skills, familiarity with MAS TRM, MAS Cyber Hygiene, and BNM RMiT, and the ability