Application Security Engineer

Practical DevSecOps; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Practical DevSecOps is looking for an Application Security Engineer with 6–8 years of experience to lead secure software development and cloud security efforts. The ideal candidate should possess strong hands-on expertise in Azure DevOps, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling. They will engage in both technical execution and governance.

The position offers a chance to work on critical security initiatives in a dynamic team, enhancing security posture across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, or related cybersecurity domains.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on Azure security experience.
• Proven experience implementing DevSecOps practices in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Perform application security assessments against web applications and APIs.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for various platforms.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Cloud Security

Secure Application Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Azure Security Architecture

Kubernetes Security Engineering

Job description

Application Security Engineer at Practical DevSecOps

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled Application Security Engineer with 6–8 years of experience to drive secure software development, cloud security, and application security initiatives across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands‑on expertise in Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Secure SDLC, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Cloud Security, and Secure Application Architecture. This role requires deep technical involvement in integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle while supporting secure cloud adoption and compliance with organizational security requirements. This position is approximately 80% hands‑on technical execution and 20% governance, standards, and security advisory activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• DevSecOps & Secure SDLC
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  • Integrate security controls into all phases of the software development lifecycle.
  • Embed DevSecOps practices across development, testing, deployment, and operational processes.
  • Automate security testing and validation activities within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Establish secure coding standards, security gates, and release controls.
  • Collaborate with development teams to remediate security vulnerabilities and improve security posture.
  • Develop reusable security controls, templates, and secure development frameworks.
• Application Security
  • Perform application security assessments against web applications, APIs, microservices, and cloud‑native workloads.
  • Identify security weaknesses and provide remediation guidance.
  • Validate remediation activities and verify closure of identified vulnerabilities.
  • Provide technical consultation on secure application architecture and design.
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
  • Perform hands‑on vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for web applications, APIs, mobile‑iOS and Android, cloud‑hosted applications, SAST & DAST, containers and Kubernetes platforms.
  • Conduct authenticated and unauthenticated security assessments.
  • Execute manual validation of automated scan findings.
  • Analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities based on business and technical risk.
  • Support remediation efforts and perform retesting activities.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging attack techniques and security threats.
• Threat Modeling & Secure Design
  • Independently conduct threat modeling exercises using STRIDE and industry‑recognized methodologies.
  • Develop and maintain threat libraries, attack trees, misuse cases, and secure design patterns.
  • Facilitate threat modeling workshops with architects, developers, and project teams.
  • Identify architectural security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Review application and cloud solution designs from a security perspective.
• Cloud Security Engineering (Azure)
  • Design and implement security controls for Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Implement identity and access management controls using Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for DevOps, Defender for Containers, and Defender XDR capabilities.
  • Conduct Azure security reviews, architecture assessments, and configuration hardening activities.
  • Implement security monitoring, alerting, and cloud security best practices.
  • Secure containerized applications throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Implement container image scanning and vulnerability management processes.
  • Harden Kubernetes and AKS environments.
  • Secure Kubernetes workloads, secrets management, ingress configurations, RBAC controls, and network policies.
  • Implement runtime protection and container security monitoring capabilities.
• Technical Risk Assessments
  • Perform application security risk assessments.
  • Perform cloud security risk assessments.
  • Perform infrastructure security assessments.
  • Conduct technical security reviews for new projects and technology implementations.
  • Evaluate security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Develop risk reports and communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders.
• Security Governance & Compliance
  • Support compliance initiatives related to NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), NCA Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC), ISO 27001.
  • Translate compliance requirements into technical security controls.
  • Support security audits, assessments, and remediation activities.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPOSURE & SKILLS

DevSecOps & Automation

• CI/CD Pipeline Design and Security
• Git and GitOps methodologies
• PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting
• Secure release management practices

Application Security

• OWASP API Security Top 10
• Security Architecture Reviews
• Source Code Security Reviews

Security Testing

• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Security Testing
• API Security Testing
• Cloud Security Assessments
• Mobile Pentesting - iOS & Android

Security Tools

Experience with six or more of the following:

• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Defender for DevOps
• Microsoft Azure Security Architecture
• Kubernetes Security Engineering
• Identity & Access Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 6–8 years of experience in DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Security, or related cybersecurity domains.
• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on Azure security experience.
• Proven experience implementing DevSecOps practices in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience performing hands‑on VAPT activities.
• Proven experience conducting STRIDE‑based threat modeling exercises.
• Experience securing cloud‑native and containerized applications.
• Experience supporting compliance and regulatory security requirements.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

Three or more of the following certifications is highly desirable:

• GIAC Cloud Security Certifications
• Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• Azure Security certifications or equivalent practical experience

Equivalent demonstrable experience may be considered in lieu of certifications.

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
• Strong collaboration skills across development, operations, architecture, and security teams.
• Self‑driven with a continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to work independently and lead security initiatives.