Description
Application Security Engineer - InfoSec - Cardiff - Remote
My client is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join a busy Security Management team based in Cardiff on an initial 6 month contract. The successful Application Security Engineer will be responsible for defining the InfoSec strategy, processes and technology alongside monitoring compliance & security requirements and troubleshooting issues. You will be tasked with analysing key business applications from a security perspective, identify threats/issues and develop plans and remediation strategies for security issues. You ideally have an in-depth knowledge of applications, software security, networks, data and encryption protocols, API design, operations and cloud security patterns.
- Remote contract - onsite work will be expected once Covid restrictions allow
- 6 months contract - extensions likely
- Inside IR35 - via an accredited umbrella
Skills & experience required:
- Demonstrable experience within Application Security/InfoSec/Engineering
- Hands-on experience within Security Application Engineering, Shell Scripting & programming - Python, Java
- Cyber Security experience with a specific focus on application assurance tooling (Static, Infrastructure, Real Time and Dynamic Security tooling and processes)
- Excellent Testing, Analysis and vulnerability testing experience - Kali, Nessus, SAST/IAST/DAST/RASP.
- Technical skills - Linux, Windows, WAF
- Shell Scripting and programming languages (Python, Java)
- Experience of implementing and/or supporting operational teams
- strong grasp of DevOps & DevSecOps practices
- Understanding of Cloud technologies (Azure desirable)
- Ideally hold relevant qualifications (OSCP, CSSLP, CEH, ISSEP, Ethical Ninja)
Application Security Engineer - InfoSec - Cardiff - Remote