Job Overview:
As an Application Security Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of the company's software applications. You will work closely with software development teams to identify, diagnose, and resolve security issues at every stage of the application development lifecycle. Your work will be instrumental in protecting our applications from threats and maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our data.
Responsibilities:
Security Analysis: Perform security assessments of applications to identify vulnerabilities. Use automated tools and manual techniques to execute the assessments.
Security Testing: Carry out regular security testing, including penetration testing and code reviews, to ensure that applications are free from vulnerabilities.
Security Design: Assist in designing security controls into the software development process. Provide expertise in areas like cryptography, authentication, and authorization.
Incident Response: Participate in the incident response process, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery actions related to security incidents.
Collaboration: Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices are implemented and that security is a consideration at all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Documentation: Document identified vulnerabilities, actions taken, and post-incident reports.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in application security, software development, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of web application security and familiarity with vulnerabilities and countermeasures. Experience with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
Certifications: Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ will be advantageous.
Other: Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and guidelines, such as OWASP and NIST.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Note: The actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the department's needs and the evolution of the role.