Remote Application Security Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible work schedule

Remote work benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Application Security Specialist to join their engineering team in a fully remote capacity. You will ensure the security of software throughout the development lifecycle, conduct security testing, and guide developers on secure coding practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement security controls. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of web security, familiarity with OWASP Top 10, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; practical experience acceptable.
• Minimum 3 years in application security or related role.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and mitigations.
• Experience with SAST/DAST tools and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/Java/C#/JavaScript).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews of code and designs.
• Perform SAST/DAST testing on applications.
• Identify and report application security vulnerabilities.
• Advise dev teams on secure coding and remediation.
• Develop and implement SDLC security best practices.
• Contribute to security tooling and framework adoption.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and trends.
• Contribute to security awareness training.

Skills

Application security

Secure coding practices

OWASP Top 10

SAST/DAST testing

Programming languages

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Security frameworks

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

SAST/DAST tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Application Security Specialist to join their engineering team in a fully remote capacity. You will ensure the security of software throughout the development lifecycle, conduct security testing, and guide developers on secure coding practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement security controls. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of web security, familiarity with OWASP Top 10, and