About the job
The IT Applications Security Engineer/Analyst will play a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks associated with our client's applications. This position is crucial for embedding secure software development principles at the client site, ensuring that security is a fundamental aspect of the software lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and communicate key security risks associated with applications to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
- Develop and document secure design and implementation practices, focusing on application security.
- Provide guidance based on industry standards, including OWASP, to enhance application security measures.
- Conduct both manual and automated application assessments, generating reports, opening tickets, and collaborating with development teams.
- Offer 24/7 operational support and troubleshooting to ensure systems are available to support client business functions.
- Plan and execute complex project studies, analyzing various data sources and sharing findings with technical users.
- Review and document existing architectures and configurations, recommending necessary changes and implementing processes as needed.
- Monitor systems for data communication problems and user performance issues, addressing chronic inefficiencies.

