Intermediate Application Security Engineer
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Role summary
Responsible for designing and implementing security controls that protect software applications and development environments from vulnerabilities and threats. Performs activities such as secure architecture review, security code analysis, vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and integration of security testing tools into development pipelines. Works closely with software engineers and DevOps teams to embed security practices into the software development lifecycle and ensure applications follow secure coding standards and security best practices. Uses application security testing tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities in applications, APIs, and software components and provides remediation guidance to development teams. Typically requires experience in application security, secure software development, DevSecOps, or cybersecurity engineering and a degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, or a related technical discipline.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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