Introduction & Summary:
In the context of the fast evolution of distributed (Java/mobile) development technologies and tools, we are seeking a Medior Application Security Engineer to join our Application Security & Vulnerability Management team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in application development and a strong interest in advancing their expertise in application security.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage requests from squads for setting-up tooling related to application security.
- Perform code reviews on applications developed within IT using security tooling (SAST).
- Review third-party library usage employing security tooling (SCA).
- Proactively support and assist all IT development squads in their secure development/SecDevOps adoption.
- Prepare training sessions on security-related topics, such as common coding mistakes.
- Create and maintain reporting on vulnerabilities.
Key Requirements:
- Master’s degree in IT or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in application development and up-to-date with current trends.
- Strong interest in application security with ambitions to grow expertise in the field.
- Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle in an Agile environment.
- Knowledge of recent developments in software development tools (e.g., Jenkins, Gitlab, Maven, Docker).
- Familiarity with penetration testing and network security.
- Ability to coach and train development teams on security tools.
- Very good knowledge of English is an absolute must.
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of Dutch or French is desirable but not mandatory.
- Experience in environments where information security is critical (e.g., banking, pharma, aviation).
Other Details:
The position is structured for a hybrid working model, expecting 50% on-site and 50% remote. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of applications developed within the organization while advancing in their career as an application security expert.