Senior Application Security Engineer (Hands-on IC)

Great Eastern; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Manager, Application Security. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the enterprise application security posture through activities like penetration testing and secure code reviews. The ideal candidate should have extensive IT security experience, a strong technical background, and familiarity with regulations such as MAS TRM and BNM RMiT. This position requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure timely remediation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT security experience, with at least 4 years in penetration testing.
• Strong technical knowledge of web, mobile, and API security.
• 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 and software composition analysis.
• Work with development and DevOps to ensure timely remediation.

Skills

Penetration testing

Secure code review

Vulnerability assessments

Software composition analysis

Container image assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

Professional certifications such as CREST, OSCP+, OSEP, or GPEN

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Fortify

Checkmarx

Black Duck

Nessus

Aqua

Qualys

Job description

A leading regional financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Manager, Application Security. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the enterprise application security posture through activities like penetration testing and secure code reviews. The ideal candidate should have extensive IT security experience, a strong technical background, and familiarity with regulations such as MAS TRM and BNM RMiT. This position requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure timely remediation and compliance with regulatory standards.