Application Security Specialist

Home Credit Philippines; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Performance bonus

HMO from day 1

Mental health support

Wellness leave

Job summary

Home Credit Philippines is seeking an Application Security Specialist with at least 3 years of hands-on security testing experience. The role focuses on assessing mobile and web applications, APIs, and cloud resources, conducting pen tests, and delivering clear remediation guidance to varied IT teams.

The ideal candidate understands security frameworks, uses BurpSuite or Kali proficiently, and participates in ongoing vulnerability management and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• : 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform Application Security assessments on internal and external systems (Android/iOS apps, web apps, APIs).
• Conduct periodic penetration tests on networks, applications, infrastructure, and cloud resources.
• Create assessment reports for product owners after every pen test.
• Review IT projects with teams to recommend security controls and design features.
• Identify and maintain register of IT risks and track mitigating activities.
• Manage periodic vulnerability scans, policy compliance scans, and code reviews.

Skills

Penetration testing

Web/mobile apps

Security frameworks

Tools

BurpSuite

Kali Linux

Job description

Job Description:

About The Job

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

Job Perks You'll Enjoy

• 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 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.

Here, there are #NoSmallRoles and #EveryoneisImportant.