Application Security Specialist

This role works closely with the development teams to verify that our applications satisfy the defined security criteria supporting the organization on the secure design of our gaming platform and conducting reviews of the developed applications while improving the automation of security in our development lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of applications to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities. Utilise industry-standard tools and methodologies to perform security testing code reviews and penetration testing.
• Design and implement robust security architectures for applications considering factors such as authentication authorisation encryption and data protection. Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
• Manage and maintain security tools and technologies used for application security testing and monitoring. Configure deploy and optimise security tools such as static code analysis (SAST) dynamic application security testing (DAST) and web application firewalls (WAFs) to enhance the security posture of applications.
• Promote a culture of security awareness among development teams and stakeholders. Provide training sessions and resources to educate colleagues on secure coding practices threat mitigation techniques and compliance requirements.
• Enforce security policies standards and controls for applications in alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate closely with development teams Product IT operations project managers and other stakeholders to integrate security into the software development lifecycle. Provide guidance and support to ensure security considerations are addressed throughout the application development process.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of security controls processes and technologies.
• Respond promptly to security breaches investigate root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Occasional Responsibilities:

• Travel to Development centres

Qualifications :

The role requires a person with outstanding technical foundations and a development background that has experience in conducting application security assessments and is able to interact with development teams to resolve the identified issues.

Essential

• Software Development Background
• At least 6 years experience in a similar Information Security position
• Customer-oriented person with the ability to educate and influence a technical audience on Application Security matters
• Fluent in relevant development languages (Java C/C Perl Python )
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Security Test Management
  • Application Security Assessments
  • Security Assurance
  • Requirements Management
  • Knowledge of major frameworks and support libraries (SPRING OSGI etc.)
  • Agile Development
  • Vulnerability management
  • Continues Improvements
  • Penetration Testing
  • Security Evaluation & Functional Testing
  • Application Security Testing

Desired

• Open source projects
• Online Gaming security experience
• Regulatory and industry standards work: ISO27001 PCI-DSS etc.
• Experience in Automation

Relevant professional qualifications will be considered although not a requirement e.g. GIAC CISA CISM CISSP CEH etc.

Additional Information :

We know that signing top players requires a great starting package and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location you can expect to receive benefits like:

• Safe home pickup and home drop (Hyderabad Office Only)
• Group Mediclaim policy
• Group Critical Illness policy
• Communication & Relocation allowance
• Annual Health check

And outside of this youll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time