System Application Security Specialist  

The Application Security Specialist will work alongside the Quality Assurance (QA) team to focus solely on assessing and improving the security of developed applications. In the absence of dedicated security testing tools, the specialist will utilize an established security checklist to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to secure coding practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Assessment Using Checklists:

• Perform security assessments for web and mobile applications based on the organization's security checklist.
• Evaluate application code, configurations, and user access points for potential security issues.
• Conduct manual checks to ensure compliance with application security standards.

Vulnerability Identification and Tracking:

• Document identified security risks and weaknesses, prioritizing based on potential impact.
• Collaborate with development teams to validate and verify security issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Collaboration and Support for QA:
• Work closely with the QA team to ensure security reviews complement functional testing.
• Support developers by providing insights on secure coding practices and mitigating risks based on checklist results.

Security Awareness and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed on common application vulnerabilities, such as those listed in the OWASP Top 10, and update the security checklist as needed.
• Suggest enhancements to improve security testing processes, checklists, and methodologies as the role evolves.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 1-2 year of experience
• Basic understanding of security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF) and general familiarity with the OWASP Top 10.
• Ability to work with a security checklist to perform security assessments methodically.
• Basic understanding of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, to identify potential security risks.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and an ability to work independently.