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Application Security Engineer - Vulnerability Assessment

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About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer (Consultant) to join our team on a part-time or freelance basis.This role is ideal for a security professional with a deep understanding of secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, API security, and cloud-based environments.The consultant will work closely with developers, DevOps, and IT teams to ensure applications and systems are built and maintained with the highest security standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Vulnerability Assessment: Perform code reviews, penetration testing, and security assessments to identify application vulnerabilities.
  • Security Architecture: Design and implement robust security architecture for systems, networks, and applications in alignment with enterprise security strategy.
  • Secure Development Lifecycle: Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding practices and SDLC principles into application workflows.

API Security

  • Architect and implement secure APIs using protocols like OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
  • Enforce best practices such as rate limiting, input validation, logging, and auditing.

Cloud & Container Security

  • Evaluate security posture in cloud-native, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.
  • Define security capabilities required for containerized and microservices-based architectures.
  • Security Testing: Conduct SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Identity & Access Management: Implement access controls and authorization mechanisms to safeguard applications and data.
  • Incident Response: Assist in investigating and responding to security incidents and breaches, providing root cause analysis and remediation strategies.
  • Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor application behavior and logs to detect anomalous or malicious activity.
  • Security Tooling: Implement and manage tools such as WAFs, SAST/DAST platforms, and other security solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in application security principles, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, and secure development practices.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, .NET, Angular, or JavaScript.
  • Hands-on experience with security tools like SAST, DAST, and WAFs.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing applications in cloud-native environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security scenarios.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with development, DevOps, and IT teams
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