Application Security Engineer — SDLC & Threat Modeling

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring an Information Security Specialist focused on application security in Queenstown. You’ll embed security into the SDLC, model threats, run SAST/DAST, and guide developers on secure coding. Experience with AWS/Azure and common tools is expected.

The role emphasizes collaboration, secure design, and ongoing security improvements across software projects. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with security focus preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in information security with application security focus.
• Solid understanding of secure coding and SDLC processes.

Responsibilities

• Embed security into the SDLC from design to deployment.
• Perform threat modeling and vulnerability triage.
• Conduct SAST/DAST testing and remediate findings.
• Guide developers on secure coding practices and standards.
• Collaborate with teams on secure architecture and reviews.

Skills

Secure SDLC

SAST/DAST

OWASP Top 10

AWS/Azure

Java/Python/C#

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Veracode

Checkmarx

Burp Suite

Job description

Placements24 is hiring an Information Security Specialist focused on application security in Queenstown. You’ll embed security into the SDLC, model threats, run SAST/DAST, and guide developers on secure coding. Experience with AWS/Azure and common tools is expected.

The role emphasizes collaboration, secure design, and ongoing security improvements across software projects. Hybrid work is available.