Application Security Engineer

About this role

Moniepoint is seeking an Application Security Engineer to protect its applications and digital assets. The role is described in the posting as an Application Security Specialist and involves security assessments, designing secure development practices, testing, incident response and compliance, and managing security tools. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or a related field and proven experience in application security, with knowledge of testing tools, secure coding practices, and cloud or web architectures; certifications are a plus.

What you would do

• Conduct security assessments of applications using manual and automated testing.
• Identify and evaluate vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the application development lifecycle.
• Design security controls to protect data and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications.
• Perform penetration testing to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and provide remediation strategies.
• Manage and configure security tools for continuous monitoring and analysis of application security.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Proven experience as an Application Security Specialist or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of application security principles, practices, and common vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and application security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture and cloud-based environments.

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