Information Security Senior Consultant (Application Protection & Resilience)
Information Security Senior Consultant (Application Protection & Resilience)
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Job Description
Create your best future and join Security Team as an Information Security Senior Consultant (Application Protection & Resilience)
Whats the role
At the forefront of digital defence the Application Security teampart of Westpacs Information Security Groupempowers all brands across the Group to build secure resilient software from the ground up. As a key technical security SME youll be the go-to expert arming development teams with cutting-edge tools techniques and strategies to combat real-time threats like vulnerability exploitation and DDoS attacks. Youll shape the future of secure banking by setting technical standards ensuring compliance and delivering impactful scalable solutions. From advising on advanced runtime controls such as rate limiting WAFs and CDNs to embedding robust security practices across the board youll play a pivotal role in strengthening the Groups cyber resilienceone secure application at a time.
What do I need
What youll bring on Day One:
- Strong technical expertise in identifying and mitigating runtime threats to web applications particularly around DDoS attacks and vulnerability exploitation.
- Deep understanding of the Akamai application security suite or similar web security platforms.
- Proven experience delivering clear actionable security recommendations related to web application design and configuration.
- A collaborative mindset with experience working closely with technical teams and third-party service providers to drive security enhancements.
- Solid technical knowledge of diverse web architecturesranging from multi-tier monoliths to SPAs microservices serverless and containerized environments.
- Expertise in application caching and content delivery strategies to enhance both performance and security resilience.
- Experience interpreting application logs security telemetry and drawing meaningful insights.
- Skilled in preparing technical reports and analysis for both security and application leadership.
- A proactive attitude with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges head-on.
Bonus points if you also have:
- Hands-on experience in software development and DevOps tooling.
- A knack for delivering developer-focused security training and awareness sessions.
- Familiarity with tools like Snyk Fortify or other application security assessment platforms.
- Practical exposure to secure development practices such as threat modelling code reviews vulnerability management and security testing.
- Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
- Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
- Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
