Application Security Specialist - Remote & SDLC Champion

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Advanced security training

Cutting-edge projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Application Security Specialist to join our growing technology team. The role focuses on securing software across its lifecycle, from design to deployment, working with development teams to identify vulnerabilities and promote secure coding.

You will perform SAST/DAST, vulnerability assessments, and provide remediation guidance. The position offers remote work flexibility for candidates in East London and beyond, with opportunities for advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in application security or vulnerability management.
• Experience with security testing methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security into the SDLC.
• Perform SAST/DAST and vulnerability assessments.
• Conduct penetration testing on web and mobile applications.
• Provide remediation guidance to developers.
• Develop and maintain app security standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and best practices.

Skills

Application security

Secure coding

Vulnerability management

OWASP Top 10

SDLC collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Security testing tools

SAST/DAST tools

Job description

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Application Security Specialist to join our growing technology team. The role focuses on securing software across its lifecycle, from design to deployment, working with development teams to identify vulnerabilities and promote secure coding.

You will perform SAST/DAST, vulnerability assessments, and provide remediation guidance. The position offers remote work flexibility for candidates in East London and beyond, with opportunities for advanced