Sr Application Security Engineer

Under general supervision develop and execute security controls defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email data e-commerce and web-based systems. Maintain hardware software and network firewalls and encryption protocols. Administer cybersecurity policies to control physical and virtual access to systems. Perform network security audits and testing and evaluates system security configurations to ensure efficacy and compliance with policies and procedures. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of applications operating systems and/or networks. Provide information to management regarding impact on the business caused by theft destruction alteration or denial of access to information and systems.

Avantors Application Security Engineer is responsible for the planning design and implementation of application security architectures; oversees the implementation application security and ensures compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures. Assist in responding to inquiries about Avantors application security practices to customers and potential customers. Review update and develop Avantors security policies and standards to align with leading practices compliance requirements and regulatory requirements. Participate in application security related incident response activities during business hours. Configure web application firewall rules. Conduct code reviews to ensure remediation of vulnerabilities were implemented appropriately. Oversee the regular scanning of Avantors applications using various automated application security tools covering Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software Composition Analysis (SCA) etc.

What were looking for

• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Information Security or a related field or equivalent real-world experience.
• Industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or equivalent certifications or trainings are a plus but not required.
• 3 years of experience in application security with a proven track record of security assessments and projects.
• 3 years in software development or adjacent fields with expertise in Java or PHP preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of compliance standards such as CMMC PCI DSS HIPAA or GDPR
• In-depth knowledge of security standards such as ISO 270001 NIST CSF (CyberSecurity Framework) and/or NIST 800-171.
• Familiarity with OWASP SAMM v2
• Familiarity with operational technology security concepts and practical experience in this domain.

Who you are

• You can identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in web mobile applications and/or embedded applications.
• Knowledgeable of security leading practices authentication mechanisms and encryption techniques.
• Good communicator with collaboration skills to effectively collaborate with teams and present security findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Works independently and as part of a team with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
• You have a passion for application security and a commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

How you will create an impact

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments of our software applications identifying vulnerabilities and potential risks in alignment with industry standards like CMMC PCI HIPAA and GDPR
• Collaborate with development teams guiding them to integrate security best practices throughout the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Utilize your extensive background in software development to identify and address security vulnerabilities effectively.
• Design and implement advanced security controls authentication mechanisms and encryption techniques to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Create security requirements to go along with business requirements during the development lifecycle.
• Guide the business in prioritization of security features that are requested by customers and improve protection of our customers and their data.
• Stay informed about the evolving threat landscape security trends and compliance requirements to continually enhance our application security posture and guide the team accordingly.
• Lead standardization of security features across application platforms.
• Assist in driving initiatives to reduce technical debt that creates risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to interpret and implement security measures in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations.
• Develop and design policies processes and procedures to provide guidance to software teams to help build our software more securely.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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