Application Security Lead

Snaphunt; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Application Security professional for its Johannesburg office. In this role, you will lead security initiatives, streamline security practices within software development processes, and conduct assessments to ensure robust application security. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and hold multiple security certifications. Join our team to enhance our security posture and safeguard critical data.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in IT Security role.
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in advanced code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead application security initiatives and security assessments.
• Implement security controls across the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct application security training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Security testing

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Education

CISSP

CSSLP

GWAPT

OSCP

CKS

Cloud Security certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security, GCP Security)

Tools

SAST

DAST

IAST

OWASP

NIST

ISO

Job description

The OfferLeadership RoleExcellent career development opportunitiesThe JobKey Accountabilities- Lead the technical implementation of application security initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational security strategy- Design and implement security controls throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)- Conduct detailed threat modeling and risk assessments for critical applications- Perform advanced code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments- Lead the remediation of security vulnerabilities and track resolution progress- Deliver application security training and mentor junior team members- Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, recommending appropriate security measures- Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security in the SDLC- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to application security team members- Implement and maintain container security policies and best practices- Assess and enhance security measures for containerized applications- Review and secure cloud-native application architectures- Security Testing : Advanced experience with SAST, DAST, and IAST methodologies- DevSecOps : Experience integrating security into CI / CD pipelines- Security Frameworks : In-depth knowledge of OWASP, NIST, and ISO The ProfileYou have at least 6 years experience, ideally within a IT Security role.You have good interpersonal and communication skills and are adept at working with multiple stakeholders to drive desired outcomes.You have working knowledge of security testing, SAST, OWASP, ISO and CI / CDYou are a strong networker & relationship builderYou possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical dataYou are a strong team player who can manage multiple stakeholdersThe EmployerJob Description -The Lead Application Security position is responsible for providing technical leadership in securing software applications across the organization.

This role involves implementing security policies, conducting security assessments, and working closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed and maintained with robust security measures.

The Lead Application Security works with development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, helping to mitigate risks and protect organizational data and systems.Certification must have : CISSP, CSSLP,GWAPT, OSCP, CKS, Cloud Security certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security, or GCP Security) preferred

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