Application Security Engineer

Home Credit Philippines; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Performance bonus (up to 20%)

HMO on Day 1 and dependents

Job summary

Home Credit Philippines is seeking an Application Security professional to lead vulnerability management and perform penetration testing on internal and external systems, including mobile apps and web services. You will collaborate with IT and product teams to mitigate risks and ensure secure architectures.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, familiarity with security frameworks, and ongoing monitoring of threats, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities for growth within the security

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in application security testing.
• Hands-on experience in web and mobile application penetration testing.
• Solid understanding of application security frameworks and testing principles and techniques.
• Practical skills with penetration testing tools such as BurpSuite or Kali.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform application security assessments on internal and external systems.
• Conduct periodic penetration tests on networks, apps, infrastructure, and cloud resources.
• Create assessment reports for product owners after each test.
• Collaborate with IT teams to review and implement security controls.
• Identify and maintain the IT risk register; track mitigating activities.

Skills

Application security testing

Web & mobile pentesting

Security testing principles

Penetration testing tools usage

Vulnerability management familiarity

Tools

BurpSuite

Kali Linux

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Application Security( is the point person for the company-wide vulnerability management and penetration testing program, devises a plan to ethically attack the company’s IT infrastructure and information systems and proactively work with relevant business units to resolve identified vulnerabilities and exposures.

What You Will Do

• Perform Application Security assessments on internally and externally developed systems, e.g., Android and iOS mobile app, web applications, API’s, etc.
• Conduct periodic penetration tests on company network, applications, infrastructure and cloud-based resources/IT assets
• Creates Application Security assessment reports for business/product owners after every pen test
• Works with various IT Teams and business owners to review and recommend security controls and system design for various IT projects
• Identifies and maintains register of IT and information risks. Recommends risk reduction controls and tracks the mitigating activities
• Manages periodic vulnerability scans, policy compliance scans, web application scans and source code reviews including periodic reporting
• Assists in periodic IT Security assessments and compliance checks
• Ensures visibility of latest and emerging threats and recommends countermeasures
• Attend to ad-hoc IT Security Assessment requests
• Works with various teams in setting up automated security scans and tests
• Ensures visibility of latest and emerging threats and recommends countermeasures

What You Need To Have

• At least 3 years experience in application security testing
• Hands on experience in web and mobile application penetration testing
• Solid understanding of application security frameworks and security testing principles and techniques
• Must have practical skills on the use of various penetration testing tools e.g., BurpSuite or Kali
• Familiar with the use of vulnerability management tools

What Can Set You Apart

• Industry-standard and vendor-neutral Security certifications, knowledge on security forensics
• Hybrid work setup
• Up to 20% variable performance-based bonus
• HMO on Day 1 and HMO dependents coverage including same-sex partners
• Access to mental health and wellness partners
• Wellness Leaves and Birthday Leave
• Internal career mobility options
• Local and international learning opportunities

Empower Filipinos with innovative financial solutions at Home Credit Philippines.

At Home Credit Philippines, we believe that everyone has something special to offer. Our motto "No Small Roles, Everyone is Important" is at the heart of everything we do. We think diversity makes our company better and every single job and person here plays a big part in our success.

We’re all about creating a welcoming place where everyone feels valued for who they are. This means that we make sure that everyone, no matter their background or what they look like, gets a fair chance at jobs, training, and promotions.

When it comes to hiring, everyone gets a fair look. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what you believe, who you love, whether you have a disability, or any other or any other condition protected under Philippine laws. If you meet the job requirements, you have a chance to get the job.

Come join us at Home Credit, where diversity fuels our innovation.

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