Application Security Engineer
This role requires a strong understanding of application security tools, methodologies, and compliance frameworks.
Security Integration in SDLC: Work with development teams to integrate security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment: Conduct threat modeling exercises, perform risk assessments, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.Code Reviews: Conduct secure code reviews manually and using automated tools to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Management: Identify, prioritize, and address vulnerabilities using tools such as static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), fuzzing, and penetration testing.
Security Testing: Implement security testing frameworks, including unit tests, integration tests, and penetration testing during development.Security Awareness & Training: Provide security training and awareness sessions to developers and product teams, focusing on secure coding practices.
Incident Response: Assist in security incident investigations, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures for application-level security incidents.
Policy & Compliance: Ensure that application development adheres to relevant security standards, policies, and industry best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST, PCI-DSS).
Collaboration: Work closely with other security teams, DevOps engineers, and IT teams to implement and monitor security measures.
Tool Implementation: Evaluate, deploy, and maintain application security tools and technologies such as WAF (Web Application Firewall), SAST, DAST, and security scanners.
Automation: Develop and integrate automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous application security.Security Architecture: Collaborate with architects and system designers to propose secure application designs and architectures.