Application Security Analyst

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At Celfocus, we make data actionable through Next-Gen Intelligence - where data, AI, and human creativity come together.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and partner with leading companies to turn data into decisions, agility, and long-term value.

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About the Position

We are looking for Application Security Analysts to join our Celfocus team. The role involves performing application security assessments throughout the software development lifecycle, including threat modeling, security analysis, and penetration testing of web applications. You will work closely with analysts, architects, developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks, conduct manual and automated security testing, and contribute to the secure development of Celfocus products and projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting analysis and threat modeling for new and existing Celfocus products/projects.
• Analyzing and discussing requirements; interacting with all participants in the software development process.
• Penetration testing web applications.
• Conducting both manual and automated testing.
• Participating in the creation and development of the company's products at all stages of their life cycle.

Requirements

• A lively and flexible mind, clear logic, a detail-oriented approach.
• Capability to align with teams from Analysts, Designers, Architects, Developers to DevOps.
• Knowledge of HTTP.
• Working knowledge of programming languages.
• Knowledge of the Top 10 OWASP vulnerabilities: how to find, exploit, and fix them.
• Knowledge of Burp Suite or other popular web scanners like ZAP, Acunetix, Netsparker, etc.
• Knowledge of English at least at the level of reading technical documentation.

Nice to Have

• Good knowledge of Linux or Windows operating systems.
• Skills in scripting and automating your work using Powershell, Python, Bash, etc.
• Knowledge of the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), OWASP Testing Guide, and experience in whole product or feature planning.
• An understanding of browser security mechanisms (SOP, cookies, CSP, HSTS, etc.).
• Familiarity with various protocols and attacks against them (OAuth, JWT, websockets, etc.).
• Experience with public clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with pipeline Orchestrators (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD).
• Penetration testing experience.

Personal Traits

• Ability to adapt to different contexts, teams, and clients.
• Teamwork skills but also a sense of autonomy.
• Motivation for international projects and okay if travel is included.
• Willingness to collaborate with other players.
• Strong communication skills.

We Offer

• Hybrid way of working with flexibility and balance.
• Opportunity to work on international projects.
• Possibility to explore different roles and career paths.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• A growing AI-driven environment, working with the latest technologies.
• A set of benefits and perks to support your day-to-day.

About the Company

At Celfocus, we are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities.

If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.