Application Security Specialist

IVY Partners; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Partners, a Switzerland-based consulting firm, seeks an Application Security Specialist to bolster product security across distributed teams. You will implement security controls, support compliance, and drive remediation efforts in a multi-country setting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in information security, strong knowledge of ISO 2700x, IAM, vulnerability management, and Secure SDLC, with English proficiency (C1) and French beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of information security experience.
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (ISO 2700x).
• Experience with Identity and Access management, security testing, and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of encryption methods and secure protocols, plus Azure cloud security.
• Understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall security for specific products.
• Support the security and compliance control center to maintain product compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with application teams on security requirements and controls.
• Organize and aid in security testing.
• Manage security remediation plans.
• Provide comprehensive security support to IT Product teams.
• Create and document internal security processes.
• Plan and conduct security-related meetings and document outcomes.

Skills

Identity and access control

Security assessment

Vulnerability management

Azure Cloud Security

Secure SDLC

Analytical abilities

English (C1)

Education

Degree in Information Security

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

ISO 27001

ISO 27002

Job description

Our Mission

Ivy Partners is a consulting firm in Switzerland that supports businesses in their strategic, technological, and organizational challenges.

We are deeply committed to providing our employees with a career that fosters both personal and professional growth. We assist them in skill development and offer genuine opportunities for advancement.

As an Application Security Specialist at Ivy Partners, you will be tasked with:

• Ensuring overall security for specific products,
• Supporting the security and compliance control center to maintain product compliance with established security standards,
• Collaborating with application teams on security requirements and implementing security controls,
• Organizing and aiding in security testing,
• Managing security remediation plans,
• Providing comprehensive security support to IT Product teams,
• Creating and documenting internal security processes,
• Planning and conducting security-related meetings and documenting their outcomes.

About You

You are our ideal candidate if you:

• Have proven expertise in Information Technology and Information Systems Security, with a minimum experience of 7 years,
• Are well-versed in security information systems standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 2700x),
• Possess skills in Identity and Access control, Security Assessment and Testing, and Vulnerability management,
• Are knowledgeable about encryption methods, secure protocols, and Azure cloud security,
• Understand the Secure Software Development Life Cycle,
• Have strong organizational and analytical abilities suited for multi-cultural, multi-country, and geographically distributed environments,
• Possess a degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field,
• Are proficient in English (C1 level), and value having proficiency in French.

Why Join Ivy Partners?

• Care | We care about our employees by creating a supportive environment where everyone is valued and empowered with training and growth prospects.
• Trust | We believe in building strong and long-lasting relationships with our clients. Working with us is about establishing a partnership based on trust, professionalism, and transparency at all times.
• Innovation | We empower effective digital transformation through a unique blend of innovative technology and creative thinking.
• Responsibility | Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we take that responsibility seriously by working hard to create a positive impact.