Axonect

Senior Engineer - Application Security

Axonect Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees

3 h ago
security Mid (2-5 yrs) Contractor Malaysia
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About the role

Integrate security controls and testing into the SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines while managing application security tools. Conduct vulnerability assessments, establish secure coding standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure deployments.

What they look for

Application Security DevSecOps SAST DAST SCA Secret Scanning Container Security OWASP Secure Coding Vulnerability Assessment API Security CI/CD Pipelines Burp Suite Vulnerability Triage Software Development Life Cycle

Requirements

Requires 4+ years of experience in application security or software security engineering. Candidates must have strong knowledge of OWASP standards, CI/CD pipelines, and hands-on experience with various security scanning tools.

Full description

Key Responsibilities

  • Integrate security requirements, controls, and testing into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps pipelines
  • Manage and support application security tools, including SAST, DAST, SCA, secret scanning, and container security scanning solutions
  • Conduct web application and API security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks
  • Review application architectures and designs, recommending secure design practices and improvements
  • Establish secure coding standards, guidelines, and developer security awareness initiatives
  • Validate security controls before production releases and support secure application deployments
  • Perform vulnerability triage, validate false positives, and track remediation activities
  • Monitor emerging application security threats and recommend improvements to security practices
  • Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, cloud teams, and project stakeholders throughout the SDLC

Person Specifications

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in application security, DevSecOps, or software security engineering
  • Strong understanding of OWASP standards, secure coding practices, and common application vulnerabilities
  • Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, secret scanning, and container security tools
  • Familiarity with application and API security testing tools such as Burp Suite
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, software development processes, and security integration throughout the SDLC
  • Ability to assess security risks, analyze vulnerabilities, and provide practical remediation recommendations
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Relevant application security or cybersecurity certifications are advantageous

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