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About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Security Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets by implementing and maintaining robust security measures for our applications. The Application Security Specialist will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the overall security posture of our applications.
This is a full-time remote position based in Nigeria. We offer a people-first culture, a learning and development-focused environment, and an attractive compensation package including pension, health insurance, employee stock options, and annual bonus.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough security assessments of applications through manual and automated testing.
- Identify and evaluate vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the application development lifecycle.
- Design and implement security controls to protect sensitive data and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications.
- Perform penetration testing on applications to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and identify potential weaknesses.
- Provide detailed reports on findings, including recommended remediation strategies.
- Act as a key contributor in incident response activities related to application security incidents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve security incidents.
- Ensure applications comply with relevant security standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats and industry trends to proactively address potential risks.
- Develop and deliver security training programs for development teams to enhance awareness of secure coding practices.
- Keep stakeholders informed about the latest security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
- Manage and configure security tools for continuous monitoring and analysis of application security.
- Stay current with advancements in security technologies and integrate them into the security framework.
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