Application Security Specialist

iSource IT's client is a leading management consultancy,operating on a global scale. They currently have requirements for 2 senior application security specialists, to lead engagements and be the SME on all application security matters for some of their biggest clients.

The Role

• Review application and security architecture & design, and compile reports of assessments using threat modelling.
• Conduct code reviews in order to test applications for vulnerabilities at base level
• Evaluate open source software security
• Lead and efficiently deliver security assignments.
• Champion the development of security tool kits and methodologies
• Build lasting client relationships
• Advocate and implement secure coding practices into customer procedures
• Understand customer issues and requirements at both business and technical levels.
• Keep up to date with the most recent application security vulnerabilities and exploits
• Manage and mentor junior team members

Experience/Qualifications

• Strong experience conducting static & dynamic code analysis
• Expertise of both web and mobile application testing, including frameworks and methodologies eg OWASP
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and multiple programming languages (.net/Java/Python desirable)
• Ability to conduct application risk assessments and identify potential vulnerabilities and security flaws, and offer business suitable remediation solutions.
• Knowledge of distributed/microservice architecture
• Hold security certifications such as Crest, OSCP, OSCE, CISSP
• Hold architecture certification such as TOGAF, SABSA