Application Security Engineer

About The Job

Application Security( is the point person for the company-wide vulnerability management and penetration testing program, devises a plan to ethically attack the company's IT infrastructure and information systems and proactively work with relevant business units to resolve identified vulnerabilities and exposures.

What You Will Do

• Perform Application Security assessments on internally and externally developed systems, e.g., Android and iOS mobile app, web applications, API's, etc.
• Conduct periodic penetration tests on company network, applications, infrastructure and cloud-based resources/IT assets
• Creates Application Security assessment reports for business/product owners after every pen test
• Works with various IT Teams and business owners to review and recommend security controls and system design for various IT projects
• Identifies and maintains register of IT and information risks. Recommends risk reduction controls and tracks the mitigating activities
• Manages periodic vulnerability scans, policy compliance scans, web application scans and source code reviews including periodic reporting
• Assists in periodic IT Security assessments and compliance checks
• Ensures visibility of latest and emerging threats and recommends countermeasures
• Attend to ad-hoc IT Security Assessment requests
• Works with various teams in setting up automated security scans and tests
• Ensures visibility of latest and emerging threats and recommends countermeasures

What You Need To Have

• At least 3 years experience in application security testing
• Hands on experience in web and mobile application penetration testing
• Solid understanding of application security frameworks and security testing principles and techniques
• Must have practical skills on the use of various penetration testing tools e.g., BurpSuite or Kali
• Familiar with the use of vulnerability management tools

What Can Set You Apart

• Industry-standard and vendor-neutral Security certifications, knowledge on security forensics

Job Perks You'll Enjoy

• Hybrid work setup
• Up to 20% variable performance-based bonus
• HMO on Day 1 and HMO dependents coverage including same-sex partners
• Access to mental health and wellness partners
• Wellness Leaves and Birthday Leave
• Internal career mobility options
• Local and international learning opportunities

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