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Manager : Application Security Engineering Lead
Job summary
A technology solutions company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced professional in application security to lead initiatives in embedding security within software delivery. The role demands expertise in secure coding and DevSecOps, along with a proven ability to influence engineering teams and ensure compliance. Strong knowledge of security frameworks and a proactive approach are essential for this position.
Skills
Education
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or related field (mandatory).
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc in Cybersecurity, MBA) advantageous.
- Professional Certifications (preferred / required) :
- Security : CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
- Application Security : CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional), GWAPT, or OSWE.
- Cloud / DevSecOps : AWS / Azure / GCP Security certifications, Kubernetes Security Specialist.
- DevOps / Agile : SAFe Practitioner, Scrum Master (advantageous).
- 812 years experience in software or security engineering, with at least 35 years in an application security leadership role.
- Proven track record in embedding security into large-scale enterprise software delivery.
- Hands-on experience with secure coding, API security, cryptography, and OWASP Top 10.
- Experience implementing SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA tools into CI / CD pipelines.
- Strong exposure to cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerized environments.
- Experience managing security audits, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk assessments.
- Deep expertise in application security frameworks, secure SDLC, and DevSecOps.
- Strong knowledge of threat modelling, risk assessment, and security design reviews.
- Leadership ability to build and mentor security-focused engineering teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence engineering and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, prevention-first mindset.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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