Application Security Engineer

afarax is looking for a freelance Application Security Engineer. We need you!

The project:

Our client in the banking sector is looking for a Application Security Engineer to join their team.

Major tasks:

Manage requests, through Jira tickets, from squads for setting-up toolings related to the application security tools managed by our team.

Do code review on applications developed within IT using the security toolings (SAST).

Pro-actively support and assist all IT development squads in their secure development/SecDevOps adoption.

• Prepare training sessions on security related topics like common coding mistakes
• Coach squads on how to use the different security tools

Manage the technical infrastructure supporting automatic code reviews and open source library evaluations.

• Maintain the applied policies (security, compliance )
• Follow-up and report on the execution of the evaluations
• Keep the development guidelines up-to-date
• Review defects and vulnerabilities

Minor tasks:

• Managing security issues. If you detect a problem, it is your duty to inform the person responsible for the application and closely follow-up the case. You will also be in charge of reporting on these security issues.
• Supporting IT developers in their search for solutions to security risks and incidents.

• Providing input for new security measures (such as detection mechanisms).

Is this you?

• Very good knowledge of English
• Desirable to have knowledge of Dutch or French
• Master in Cyber Security / IT or Engineering
• You are up-to-date on the recent developments in the area of software development: from programming languages and technologies to the standard tools and platforms. (Jenkins, Gitlab, Maven, Docker )
• You see application security as your domain of expertise
• You have an interest in penetration testing and first experience in it
• You are already knowledgeable with respect to network security.
• You understand the difficulties related to mobile application development & testing.
• You have at least 2 years working experience in the domain of application security
• No experience required, but it is a plus if there is experience in environments where information security is very important (banking, pharma, aviation, nuclear, military, .)

• Team player who shares information with colleagues to ensure a fluent circulation of information
• Self-starter
• Able to interact with multitude of profiles each time using the vocabulary associated (developers, architects, testers, business, management)
• Willingness to stay up-to-date with latest trends
• Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude
• Quick learner
• Good Communication and Influencing skills
• Good analytical and synthesis skills
• Autonomy, commitment and perseverance
• Ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
• Flexible, accurate & control minded.
• Be able to work in a team, and with different groups in the organization, provide information and part of the solution, communication skills
• Assertive and result-oriented

How afarax supports you?

• You benefit from our extensive network
• You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
• We help and support you throughout your project
• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

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