Application Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Tal Services Limited Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security team at Tal Services Limited. As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in enhancing our security posture by integrating security practices into our software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product development teams to identify, analyse, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in our applications and services.
  • Implement and maintain robust security measures to ensure the security of our applications.
  • Work closely with development teams to identify, mitigate and risk assess security vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Foster security awareness and security culture, providing security training to development teams.
  • Collaborate with Business, Risk and Cyber and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions while improving application security and compliance of the products.

Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years in application security, software development, or a related IT role, with a strong focus on security practices including development, secure coding and vulnerability management, threat modelling and secure architecture.
  • Experience in Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools such as Checkmarx, Snyk, Synopsys, etc., Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools such as Snyk, Blackduck, Sonatype etc, and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools such as Checkmarks and Veracode and understanding of how to integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Working knowledge in Azure Cloud and associated technologies including but not limited Azure DevOps, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policies and Compliance frameworks, WAF, Firewalls and Entra ID.
  • Hands-on development experience in programming languages such as.NET and Java.
  • Experience in automation using scripting languages such as Powershell, JavaScript and Python.
  • Knowledge and experience in web application security including the ability to interpret associated security risks and vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top10.
  • Strong understanding of application security standards (OWASP ASVS, NIST SP 800-218, etc.) and secure coding guidelines.
  • Experience with security testing methodologies, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and remediation.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies with working knowledge in products such as Jira.
  • Fundamental knowledge of microservice architecture (Containerisation, Docker and Kubernetes).
  • Experience or knowledge in writing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably experience in Terraform.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and industry standards and frameworks, APRA CPS234, ASD8, CIS 20, NIST CSF and MITRE Attack.
  • Relevant certifications (CEH, OSWE, OSCP, CASE, AZ-500, etc.) are preferred but not mandatory.

About Us

Tal Services Limited is a leading provider of insurance and financial services. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply.



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