Application Security Specialist

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development & training

Collaborative environment in East Lond

Exciting software projects & security

Generous paid time off & holidays

Supportive management & team focus

Exposure to modern security tools

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking an Application Security Specialist to help protect software across the development lifecycle. You will work with developers to identify vulnerabilities, promote secure coding, and integrate security testing into CI/CD.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, and hands-on experience with SAST/DAST/IAST tools. Collaboration and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in application security, software development, or related role with security focus.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Experience with SAST, DAST and IAST security testing tools.
• Understanding of Java, Python or C# and their security implications.
• Strong SDLC and Agile knowledge with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and code reviews for web and mobile applications.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize security vulnerabilities in software code.
• Remediate identified vulnerabilities with development teams and implement fixes.
• Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and best practices.
• Integrate security testing tools into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Conduct security training and awareness sessions for developers.
• Stay updated on application security threats and mitigation techniques.
• Contribute to threat modeling for new features and secure design principles.

Skills

OWASP Top 10

Secure coding practices

SDLC & Agile

Analytical problem solving

Communication & collaboration

API security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

SAST

DAST

IAST

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic software development company based in East London, Eastern Cape , is looking for a dedicated Application Security Specialist. This role is crucial for ensuring the security of the company's software applications throughout their development lifecycle. You will work closely with development teams to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, conduct security testing, and promote secure coding practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of web application security, secure development principles, and experience with security testing tools. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to building secure software in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments and code reviews for web and mobile applications.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize security vulnerabilities in software code.
• Work with development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and implement security fixes.
• Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and best practices.
• Integrate security testing tools and processes into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Conduct security training and awareness sessions for development teams.
• Stay updated on the latest application security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Assist in threat modeling exercises for new application features and functionalities.
• Provide guidance on secure design principles and architecture for new software projects.
• Contribute to the overall security posture of the organization by ensuring application security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in application security, software development, or a related role with a security focus.
• Strong understanding of web application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with security testing tools such as SAST, DAST, and IAST.
• Familiarity with secure coding principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of common programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and their security implications.
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with development teams.
• Experience with API security testing is a plus.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package based on skills and experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in application security.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in East London .
• The chance to work on exciting software development projects and enhance their security.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Supportive management and a focus on team success.
• Exposure to modern development and security tools.