Application Security Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Dynamic work environment in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks an proactive Application Security Specialist to join our technology team. You will work with development groups to embed secure coding, perform threat modeling, and lead vulnerability assessments across web and mobile applications.

The role requires 2–4 years in application security, a solid CS-related degree, and strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years in application security, secure software development, or penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and their mitigations.
• Proficiency in at least one language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and security testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform security reviews and threat modeling for new and existing applications.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web and mobile apps.
• Advise dev teams on secure coding practices and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security testing tools and frameworks.
• Stay abreast of emerging application security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with DevOps to implement security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Threat modeling

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Secure coding

CI/CD security

Security tooling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Burp Suite

SAST/DAST tools

CI/CD security tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Application Security Specialist to join their technology team in Nelspruit. This role focuses on ensuring that applications are designed, developed, and deployed securely, minimizing vulnerabilities and protecting sensitive user data. You will work closely with development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This is an exciting opportunity for a security-conscious developer or security professional to make a significant impact on the security of software products in the Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform security reviews and threat modeling for new and existing applications.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web and mobile applications.
• Advise development teams on secure coding practices and remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security testing tools and frameworks.
• Stay abreast of emerging application security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement security into CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in application security, secure software development, or penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of common web vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and their mitigation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and experience with security testing tools.
• Knowledge of secure SDLC methodologies and threat modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• Support for attending relevant security training and conferences.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in Nelspruit .