App Security Specialist
4 days ago
Job Title - App Security Specialist Location - Hybrid- Toronto. Job Summary 6-9 years total experience in software development and DevOps, with at least 2 - 3 years hands‑on security exposure (secure coding, pipeline security, API security, threat modeling). Must Have Skills DevSecOps - 7-9 years Gen AI Security - 10+ Responsibilities Secure API development Design and develop RESTful APIs and integrations with strong authentication, authorization, and data protection measures. Work with PostgreSQL and other RDBMS to query, optimize, and secure data structures against injection attacks, data leakage, and unauthorized access. Contribute to system architecture with Security by Design, including threat modeling and secure design reviews at the planning stage. Write scripts to automate security scans, compliance checks, and reduce manual effort in security monitoring and deployment workflows. Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, or Go with a focus on secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10 mitigation). Implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secrets management for secure deployments. Deep application of secure coding frameworks, vulnerability prevention, and industry best practices (OWASP, SANS). Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills for both functional and security‑related issues in dev, test, and prod environments. Collaborate closely with developers, operations, and security teams to embed a culture of security across all cross‑functional work. Primary Skills Secure coding (OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE) API security (OAuth2, JWT, input validation) CI/CD security integration (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning) Programming in Python, JavaScript, Java, or Go PostgreSQL database security Threat modeling & secure architecture reviews Security automation scripting Good to Have Cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure) Container security (Docker/K8s, image scanning) IaC security (Terraform, Ansible) Security compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001) #J-18808-Ljbffr
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App Security Specialist
4 days ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeJob Title - App Security Specialist Location - Hybrid- Toronto. Job Summary 6-9 years total experience in software development and DevOps, with at least 2 - 3 years hands‑on security exposure (secure coding, pipeline security, API security, threat modeling). Must Have Skills - DevSecOps - 7-9 years - Gen AI Security - 10+ Responsibilities - Secure...
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App Security Specialist
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeJob Title - App Security SpecialistLocation - Hybrid- Toronto.Job Summary6-9 years total experience in software development and DevOps, with at least 2 - 3 years hands‑on security exposure (secure coding, pipeline security, API security, threat modeling).Must Have SkillsDevSecOps - 7-9 yearsGen AI Security - 10+ResponsibilitiesSecure API developmentDesign...
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Senior DevSecOps
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeA leading IT services firm is seeking an App Security Specialist in Toronto. The role requires 6-9 years of software development and DevOps experience, with a strong focus on secure coding and API security. Responsibilities include developing secure APIs, optimizing data security measures, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with...
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Senior DevSecOps
4 days ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeA leading IT services firm is seeking an App Security Specialist in Toronto. The role requires 6-9 years of software development and DevOps experience, with a strong focus on secure coding and API security. Responsibilities include developing secure APIs, optimizing data security measures, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with...
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Senior DevSecOps
4 days ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeA leading IT services firm is seeking an App Security Specialist in Toronto. The role requires 6-9 years of software development and DevOps experience, with a strong focus on secure coding and API security. Responsibilities include developing secure APIs, optimizing data security measures, and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with...
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Senior DevSecOps
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeA leading technology company based in Toronto is looking for an App Security Specialist with 6-9 years of experience in software development and DevOps. This hybrid role requires extensive knowledge in secure coding and API security. You will design secure APIs, implement CI/CD pipelines, and automate security processes. The ideal candidate has hands-on...
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Senior DevSecOps
4 days ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeA leading technology company based in Toronto is looking for an App Security Specialist with 6-9 years of experience in software development and DevOps. This hybrid role requires extensive knowledge in secure coding and API security. You will design secure APIs, implement CI/CD pipelines, and automate security processes. The ideal candidate has hands-on...
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Senior DevSecOps
2 days ago
Toronto, Canada Cognizant Full timeA leading technology company based in Toronto is looking for an App Security Specialist with 6-9 years of experience in software development and DevOps. This hybrid role requires extensive knowledge in secure coding and API security. You will design secure APIs, implement CI/CD pipelines, and automate security processes. The ideal candidate has hands-on...
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AI Security
4 days ago
Toronto, Canada TD Full timeA leading financial institution is seeking an Information Security Specialist focused on AI Defence & Readiness. The candidate will drive readiness assessments, support AI app threat assessments, and collaborate across business units ensuring integrated security for AI applications. Ideal applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and expertise in analytical...
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AI Security
2 days ago
Toronto, Canada TD Full timeA leading financial institution is seeking an Information Security Specialist focused on AI Defence & Readiness. The candidate will drive readiness assessments, support AI app threat assessments, and collaborate across business units ensuring integrated security for AI applications. Ideal applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and expertise in analytical...
