Application Security Specialist
Summary
The Application Security Specialist assesses and improves the security posture of applications and infrastructure by validating SAST/DAST results and auditing system configurations. They work closely with development and DevSecOps teams to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
The Application Security Specialist is responsible forassessing, validating, and improving the security posture of applications andsupporting infrastructure. The role involves working closely with development,DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to identify, analyze, and remediatesecurity vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with security standards andbest practices.
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Key Responsibilities
- Review and validate results from Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools.
- Audit operating systems, containers, and database vulnerability scan reports to identify security risks and misconfigurations.
- Assess the effectiveness of security hardening measures across application components, including web servers, APIs, containers, and databases.
- Collaborate with application development and DevSecOps teams to drive remediation of identified vulnerabilities and security gaps.