Specialist, Application Security at Pearson PlcWestminster

Bangalore, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Secure Code Review, SCA, DAST, SAST, Penetration Testing, CI/CD Security, Python, Java, JavaScript, Generative AI, OWASP Top 10, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes

Industry

Education

Description

Job Title: Specialist, Application Security Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will play a critical part in securing our applications by embedding security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), identifying vulnerabilities, and enabling development teams to build secure, resilient systems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Responsibilities * Perform secure code reviews, dependency analysis (SCA), and dynamic security testing (DAST) across a range of applications. * Conduct manual security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. * Integrate security best practices into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines. * Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design and implement secure-by-design applications. * Design and implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. * Drive adoption of modern application security practices and frameworks. * Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques. * Deliver secure coding training sessions and awareness programs for developers. * Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qualifications & Skills * 6+ years of combined experience in software development, cybersecurity, and application security. * Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools. * Strong knowledge of secure SDLC practices and CI/CD security integration. * Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript. * Understanding of AI technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic systems. * Knowledge of security frameworks (OWASP Top 10, NIST, CIS). * Strong grasp of cryptography, authentication, and authorization protocols. * Experience in threat modeling (experience with commercial tools is a plus). * Familiarity with cloud and container security (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes). * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. * Industry certifications such as: * OSCP / OSWE * GWAPT / eWPT * CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH (with application security focus) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Responsibilities

The role involves embedding security throughout the SDLC by performing secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. The specialist will collaborate with engineering teams to design secure-by-design applications and implement robust authentication mechanisms.