Application Security

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment in Doha, Qatar is seeking an Application Security Specialist to secure client applications across their lifecycle. You will conduct penetration testing, security scanning, threat modelling, and secure code reviews, embedding security throughout the software development process.

Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and deliver actionable remediation guidance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s / college degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in application security, secure software development, penetration testing, or a closely related field.
• Certifications: Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable (e.g., OSWA, OSWE, GWAPT, GCIA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Penetration Testing: Conduct penetration tests on web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and thick-client apps with detailed reports and actionable remediation.
• Security Scanning: Implement, tune, and manage automated security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA).
• Threat Modelling: Perform threat modelling to identify risks early in design.
• Secure Code Review: Review source code for vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance.
• Dev Sec Ops Integration: Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver secure coding training sessions.

Skills

Secure coding

Penetration testing

Threat modelling

Vulnerability assessment

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Burp Suite

Snyk

HCL AppScan

Fortify

Postman

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Industry Information Technology and Services

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Application Security Specialist to join our Cybersecurity Practice. In this role, you will work closely with our application security, development, and QA teams to secure our clients’ applications across their entire lifecycle. You will conduct security testing, perform penetration tests, and assess vulnerabilities across web, mobile, API applications.

Your responsibilities will span application penetration testing, automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA), threat modelling, secure code review, and developer enablement. You will embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle and ensure that applications are designed and built with robust security controls.

You will collaborate with development and Dev Ops teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, triage and validate findings, and provide clear, actionable remediation guidance. The role requires hands‑on technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex security findings into practical fixes that developers can implement.

Responsibilities

• Penetration Testing:Conduct penetration tests on web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and thick-client applications. Prepare detailed reports with clear risk ratings and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Security Scanning:Implement, tune, and manage automated security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) to continuously identify vulnerabilities in code, configurations, and third-party dependencies across all application types.
• Threat Modelling:Perform threat modelling to identify potential security risks and attack surfaces associated with applications early in the design process, and provide guidance on mitigating these risks.
• Secure Code Review:Review application source code for security vulnerabilities across multiple platforms and languages, and offer practical, developer-friendly recommendations for remediation.
• Dev Sec Ops Integration:Integrate security testing and controls into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous and automated security validation as part of the development workflow.
• Training & Awareness:Develop and deliver secure coding training sessions and workshops to raise application security awareness among development teams and other stakeholders.
• Tool Evaluation:Assess and recommend tools and technologies to enhance application security testing and monitoring capabilities across various platforms.
• Documentation:Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to security assessments, vulnerability management, and application security standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s / college degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in application security, secure software development, penetration testing, or a closely related field.
• Certifications: Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable. These may include, but are not limited to:Off Sec certifications (e.g., OSWA, OSWE)e Learn Security (e.g., e WPT, e WPTX) GIAC / SANS (e.g., SEC542, GWAPT) BCSP or other application security certifications.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with security testing tools such as Burp Suite (required), and familiarity with Snyk, HCL App Scan, Fority, and Postman (preferred). Strong understanding of secure coding practices and hands‑on experience with at least one programming language. Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
• Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of application security principles and practices, with strong familiarity with security frameworks and guidelines (e.g., OWASP Top 10, ASVS, MASVS, WSTG, MSTG). Understanding of common vulnerability classes, exploitation techniques, and remediation strategies. Knowledge of Qatar National Information Assurance (NIA) is a plus.