Application Security Specialist

Job Description
VAM Systems
is currently looking for
Application Security Specialist
for our
Bahrain
operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions:

• Years of Experience: years
• Preferred Previous Work Experience: Banking

Qualification Major:
BE Computer Science and Engineering
.
Professional Training Required:
Secure Software Development and Programming.

Professional Certifications Desired:
CEH, CCNP, AWS, Azure, Java, Python, VB

Experience Required:

• Working knowledge in technology stacks used in application development, Web applications, in particular secure application design.
• Depth knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, and computer operating software like Windows, Linux, and UNIX.
• Depth knowledge in the software's design with the aid of programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
• Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and security.
• Understanding of network protocols, Source Code Reviews and OWASP Top 10 security practices.
• In-depth knowledge of frameworks used in developing applications.
• Good understanding in security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), network access controls, and network segmentation.
• Knowledge of DNS, Security principles of routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services, and DDOS mitigation technology.
• Expertise in the architecture of information security systems.
• Good knowledge of IT Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies like AWS, Azure, and Information Security systems, specifically in architecture.

Job
Responsibilities:

• Perform security analysis, develop robust security architecture, and ingrain security solutions into the Bank's Group environment ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the bank's information.
• Develop security architecture for various Information Security control systems.
• Perform Information Security Risk Assessments of new IT systems, design and recommend security controls to mitigate risks, reassess and enhance security architecture as needed.
• Review security architecture of new technology solutions and business applications, assess security, and recommend controls to address risks and enhance the architecture as needed.
• Research and recommend/implement the security standards, systems, and best practices.
• Review system security, recommend security controls, and implement enhancements.
• Manage information security projects/assignments.
• Collaborating with team to develop and implement information security architecture frameworks and strategies tailored to the specific needs of the banking industry. This includes developing security architecture for applications, cloud technologies and various Information Security control systems.
• Review technical service request and technical changes raised by IT users for Information Security risks.
• Follow Security by Design methodology to assure the end-to-end security.
• Conduct security reviews of business applications to identify weaknesses, recommend mitigation controls, perform thorough security testing, ensure secure design and architecture, and implement secure coding practices for input validation.
• Provide security architectural guidance to IT.
• Understand the risk and weakness in applications and providing expert guidance and recommendations.
• Secure application design and architecture, and application security testing.
• Developing security baselines for all critical applications and ensuring their efficacy.

Skills required:

• Cyber Security Monitoring.
• Cyber Security Analysis.
• Cyber Security Architecture.
• Cyber Security Audits.
• Cyber Security Best.
• Cyber Security Testing.
• Cyber Security Standards and Procedures.

Terms and conditions
Joining time frame: days)