Application Security Specialist

Home Credit; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Performance bonus up to 20%

HMO on Day 1

HMO for dependents

Wellness & mental health access

Wellness Leaves

Birthday Leave

Career mobility

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Home Credit Philippines is seeking an experienced Application Security Specialist to lead vulnerability management, penetration testing, and risk reduction across IT systems. You will work with product teams to identify exposures and advise on secure designs.

The role requires 3+ years in app security, hands-on testing with web/mobile apps, and strong knowledge of security frameworks. A hybrid work setup is offered along with career growth and security-focused benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in application security testing.
• Hands-on web and mobile application penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of security testing principles and frameworks.
• Proficiency with BurpSuite and Kali for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform application security assessments for web and mobile apps, APIs, and internal/external systems.
• Conduct periodic penetration tests on networks, apps, infrastructure, and cloud resources.
• Create assessment reports for owners and stakeholders after tests.
• Collaborate with IT teams to review controls and secure system designs.

Skills

Application security testing

Web/mobile pentesting

Security frameworks & methodologies

Education

Security certifications

Tools

BurpSuite

Kali Linux

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

Three/NEO, NA, Taguig City, Metro Manila, National Capital Region(ncr), Philippines

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
• 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

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.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

28-08-2026

Department

Information Security

Location

Location Three/NEO, NA, Taguig City, Metro Manila, National Capital Region(ncr), Philippines