Application Security Lead

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking an

Application Security Lead

to drive security best practices across our software development lifecycle (SDLC). You will lead security initiatives, conduct security assessments, and work closely with development teams to mitigate risks and enhance application security.

Key Responsibilities



Lead and implement security controls across applications and SDLC. Perform

threat modeling, risk assessments, and penetration testing

. Conduct

secure code reviews (SAST, DAST, IAST)

and vulnerability management. Guide development teams on

secure coding best practices

. Implement security policies for

cloud and containerized environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker)

. Monitor emerging

threats and vulnerabilities

to enhance security strategies.

Requirements



?

Education & Certifications



Bachelor's degree in

Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

. Certifications preferred:

CISSP, CSSLP, GWAPT, OSCP, CKS, AWS/Azure Security

.
?

Experience



7+ years

in IT security, with

5+ years in application security

. Hands-on experience with

DevSecOps, penetration testing, vulnerability management

.

3+ years

working with

container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

and

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

. Strong knowledge of

OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001

frameworks.

Programming skills

in

Python, Java, JavaScript

are a plus.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R0,01 per hour

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1398250
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned