Applications Specialist I: Cyber Security: Retail: Cape Town: Permanent Position

 

Recruiter:

Isilumko Staffing (JHB)

Job Ref:

1716414059

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Applications Specialist I: Cyber Security: Retail: Cape Town: Permanent Position

Role Purpose:

To support the delivery and execution of cyber security operations with a primary focus on application security across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Build and mature appsec as an internal capability to build in security by default. This is a highly technical role requiring practical experience in penetration testing, code reviews, SDLC security and DevOps. The role will be split 50% penetration testing and 50% application security. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town.

Your responsibilities will include:

Responsible for managing and monitoring application security

  • Define and manage a risk-based methodology for application security testing and validation.
  • Perform internal application and service penetration testing according to the methodology.
  • Coordinate external penetration testing where required.
  • Help drive and validate remediation of findings.
  • Consult with application development teams during projects and initiatives.
  • Provide appsec reporting for operational security dashboards.
  • Provide guidance via documentation and standards on application security practices.

Responsible for improving application security

  • Integrate security practices into the SDLC and DevSecOps under the guiding principle of ‘security by default’.
  • Maintain and enhance the toolsets required for mature application security covering pen testing, secure coding, source code analysis and vulnerability management.
  • Investigate new approaches, technologies, and automation to mature appsec.
  • Provide appsec training.

Responsible for Red Teaming

  • Work with the rest of the security operations team to proactively identify vulnerabilities and validate controls across the Client environment.
  • Support the team in responding to security incidents.
  • Work with, and coordinate, external providers where and when relevant.

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The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

  • Grade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)
  • 3 years relevant experience in cyber security, up to 10 years in IT
  • Hands on practical experience in application security and penetration testing
  • Knowledge of devops / devsecops and the ability to integrate bug resolution into CI/CD processes

Additional Criteria:

  • Software development experience
  • Relevant qualifications and certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, SANS and CREST
  • Ability to script and automate processes
  • Practical experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework is advantageous
  • May be required to assist outside of working hours
  • Knowledge of Client IT and cyber security landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
  • Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape
  • Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends, and best practices, and apply findings
  • Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions
  • Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
  • Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends
  • Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
  • Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information
  • Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
  • Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
  • Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
  • Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly
  • Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information
  • Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so
  • Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues to enhance performance throughout the organisation
  • Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
  • Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to adapt to change

jino.swart@isilumko.co.za



 

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