Application Security Consultant

Must Have Responsibilities

• Lead application security design across web, mobile, and AWS cloud-native systems, including secure architecture reviews and CI/CD security integration.
• Administer and optimize SAST/SCA tools (e.g., Checkmarx, Snyk), triage vulnerabilities, and guide remediation aligned to OWASP Top Ten.
• Secure cloud environments (especially AWS Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, S3) and support runtime and application-layer protections.
• Partner with release and change management to ensure secure, stable production deployments and support go-live readiness.
• Provide security input in architecture and project planning, ensuring requirements are embedded early in design and development.
• Track vulnerabilities, produce reporting, and manage remediation progress across engineering teams.

Must Have Qualifications

• 3+ years in application security (offense and defense) with hands-on SAST/SCA experience.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top Ten and web/API security vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Experience securing AWS cloud services and working with cloud security platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca).
• Ability to read and review code in Java, JavaScript/Node.js, or Python for security validation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and secure SDLC integration.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience working with change/release management in production environments.

Nice to Have Responsibilities

• Automate security testing and improve security tooling workflows.
• Develop and improve security runbooks, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Support penetration testing, secure code reviews, or developer training as needed.
• Participate in additional architecture discussions or advisory meetings when required.

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with threat intelligence and how it informs application security controls.
• Experience driving developer security adoption through workshops or working sessions.
• Strong understanding of agile delivery environments and enterprise release governance.