Role Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer who is interested in building a career at a fast growing and reputable Bank. Senior Application Security Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all code scanning vulnerabilities follow organizational policies and work closely with developers to ensure issues are fixed before releasing code to production. This candidate will have a strong development background and the ability to read and explain code deficiencies to stakeholders in various programming and scripting languages. Acts as a subject matter expert who uses expertise to resolve complex problems in consideration of established policies, guidelines or processes.
This role reports into the client's Head of Application Security.
Role Objectives: Delivery
* Strong ability to work with stakeholders and being able to explain code issues and fixes to development community.
* You will work very closely with developers on day-to-day basis to ensure all code in the environment is scanned and reported focusing on SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST and Container Security issues.
* Interface with development and security architecture teams on topics related to application security for example vulnerability remediation, best practices, threat modeling, etc.
* Interface with the vulnerability management team to ensure vulnerabilities identified are reported and validated according to SLA's
* Publish and present high level management reports on State of AppSec Program within Americas Division entities.
* Some manual testing activities validate vulnerability or penetration testing findings
* Weekend and night work may be needed at times based on project, support, and business needs.
Qualifications and Skills
* 7+ years of experience as a Application Security analyst or Application Penetration Testing analyst
* Expertise with programming languages, C#, C++, Java, Python, .Net
* Ability to read and understand code deficiencies – Required.
* Ability to write code fixes for stakeholders and create automation scripts to support internal cybersecurity projects.
* Experience in developing and maturing CI/CD pipeline with respect to code quality and detecting vulnerabilities.
* 4+ years of experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST) or Dynamic App Security Testing (DAST)
* 2+ years of experience with container security issues and container technologies
* Through understanding of the components of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle
* Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 or CWE
* Understanding of common software threats and mitigations
* Must be process and detail oriented, ability to create detailed process documentation.
* Experience with Jira/Confluence
* Bug Bounty and/or penetration testing experience a bonus.
* Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
* Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
* Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.
This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend the client's Kerry office.