Application Security Architect

Startekk Inc

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in IT Security disciplines and technologies
  • 7-8 years in Application Security architectures and solutions
  • Experience developing future-state requirements and models
  • Strong knowledge of API security standards and technologies
  • Expertise in DevSecOps, microservices, or cloud-native architectures
  • Proficient in application threat modeling and security controls
  • Experience with application security tools like WAFs and penetration testing
  • Strong understanding of compliance standards and information security frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data to identify gaps in business processes
  • Develop security architecture models for current and future states
  • Conduct application threat modeling to pinpoint security risks
  • Assess applications for vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Implement application security controls based on best practices
  • Support digital transformation initiatives in technology deployments
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance security protocols in development

Benefits

  • Confidential handling of applicant information
  • Engagement in innovative digital transformation projects
  • Opportunity to shape security architecture standards and practices
  • Collaboration with diverse teams in a growing company
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description


Job Description

Established Application Security Architect with at least 10 years within the broader IT Security disciplines and technologies.
  • At least 7-8 years Application Security architectures and solutions and digital transformation programs.
  • Experience with developing requirements and models for the future-state, current state and gaps.
  • Strong knowledge of API security standards and technologies
  • Experience in digital transformation enablement standards and technologies, such as DevSecOps, microservices, or cloud-native applications and architectures.
  • Experience in conducting application threat modelling exercises to identify potential security threats and develop appropriate security controls.
  • In-depth knowledge of web application security vulnerabilities, such as OWASP Top 10, and experience with secure coding practices and solutions (DAST, penetration testing, WAF's).
  • Experience with application security tools and technologies, such as web application firewalls (WAFs), static and dynamic code analysis tools, and penetration testing, secret and certificate management
  • Experience with compliance standards and regulations
  • Ability to review and assess applications for security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies.
  • Strong understanding of security architecture principles, including defence in depth, least privilege, and secure by design
  • Knowledge of established information security frameworks and standards (i.e. NIST, ISO2700, CSA, SCF) and their application into diverse environments.


Qualifications

These duties are too complex and specialized to be performable with a bachelor's degree related to computer science or computer information systems or information technology.

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