Application Security Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Learning & growth

Diverse projects

Supportive team

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Application Security Specialist to strengthen the security of the software development lifecycle in Port Elizabeth. You will work with development teams to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, embed secure coding practices, and perform security testing to ensure products meet rigorous security standards.

You will help foster a security-conscious culture, protecting user data and the company’s reputation by embedding security early in development and in diverse

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field; security certs (CSSLP, GIAC) a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in application security or security-focused development.
• Strong understanding of web app security, vulnerabilities, and remediation techniques.
• Experience with Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube and secure SDLC.

Aufgaben

• Perform security code reviews and dynamic/static application security testing (DAST/SAST).
• Collaborate with developers to remediate security flaws and guide secure coding practices.
• Develop and maintain security guidelines and standards for application development.
• Integrate security testing tools into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay current with OWASP Top 10 and other common vulnerabilities; develop prevention strategies.
• Contribute to security awareness training for development teams.

Kenntnisse

Application security

Secure coding practices

Security testing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

SonarQube

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Application Security Specialist to enhance the security of their software development lifecycle in Port Elizabeth . You will work closely with development teams to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in applications, implement secure coding practices, and conduct security testing. This role is crucial for ensuring that all software products meet rigorous security standards before deployment. You will play a key role in fostering a security-conscious development culture, helping to protect user data and the company's reputation by embedding security early and often in the development process, contributing to overall product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform security code reviews and dynamic/static application security testing (DAST/SAST) to identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with software developers to remediate identified security flaws and provide guidance on secure coding practices.
• Develop and maintain security guidelines and standards for application development.
• Integrate security testing tools into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay current with common application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and develop strategies to prevent them.
• Contribute to security awareness training for development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; relevant security certifications (e.g., CSSLP, GIAC) are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in application security or software development with a security focus.
• Strong understanding of web application security, common vulnerabilities, and remediation techniques.
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube) and secure development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and container security.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, able to work effectively with development teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to the role.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in application security.
• Work on diverse and innovative software projects in Port Elizabeth .
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and security best practices.