Senior Application Security Specialist

2 months ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada ipss inc. Full time
Job Title: Senior Application Security Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Security Specialist to join our team at ipss inc. as a key member of our Application Security team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application security, with a focus on DevSecOps practices, container security, threat modeling, and cloud security.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and maintain robust application security practices within our DevSecOps framework, collaborating with development teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Perform security assessments, code reviews, and help dev teams in remediation, ensuring the security and integrity of our applications throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Conduct threat modeling for new and existing applications and systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities and developing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Develop and enforce container security policies and best practices, ensuring the secure deployment and management of containerized applications.
  • Implement and manage cloud security solutions, including CASB, Microsoft Defender products, and container security measures for Docker and Kubernetes, to ensure comprehensive protection of cloud data, applications, and infrastructure.
  • Provide security guidance and training to development and operations teams, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement secure practices.
  • Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies, identifying opportunities to improve our security posture and protect against potential risks.
  • Conduct research on different enterprise security solutions, evaluating their effectiveness and recommending the best options for our organization.
Requirements:
  • Post-secondary degree in Business or Technology or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in application security, with a strong understanding of application security threats, attack patterns, emerging security vulnerabilities, and common security standards and frameworks (OWASP Top 10, NIST/ CSC/ISO 27001, etc.).
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience of Static Application Security Testing (SAST), secure coding practices, Open-Source Analysis, infrastructure as a code scanning.
  • Expertise in DevSecOps methodologies and tools, with understanding of GitHub, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Artifactory, Jenkin, micro-service, etc.
  • Experience with threat modeling techniques and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications.
  • Able to work at three levels – Strategy, design, and hands-on technical.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, for working cross-functionally with teams.
  • Proficient in cloud security and industry-leading best practices for robust data protection.
  • Must have excellent knowledge of different areas of IT operations / processes (change mgmt., release mgmt.), and be able to define/design security processes to meet business requirements.
  • Preferred Certifications (any in the list): CISA/CISSP/CCSP/CISM/CIA/ CEH/SANS GIAC, CSSLP, CAS)
Skills:
  • Ability to work in transformative programs.
  • Ability to lead efficient communication between all project stakeholders, including internal teams and clients.
  • Ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively working with key stakeholders.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills (comfortable & confident communicating at all levels including business partners, leadership and vendors).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems.
  • Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated team player who takes initiative and is able to work independently.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities with proven time management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
  • Ability to prioritize and effectively manage competing priorities and projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Tenacious and willing to support the team during peak volumes and workloads with various activities.
  • Able to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Self-motivated team player who takes initiative and can work independently.
  • Transferable skills, like communication and decision-making, are equally important.
  • Being able to think on your feet and show good judgment are especially valuable in this field.


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