Application Security Engineer

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🕒 August 3

🌐 Nigeria, South Africa, +1 more countries – Remote

🇳🇬 Nigeria – Remote 🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote 🇰🇪 Kenya – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💻 Application Engineer

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Talent Safari

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1 - 10 employees

🎯 Recruiter

🤝 B2B

👥 HR Tech

Recruitment • B2B • HR Tech

Talent Safari is dedicated to connecting Africa's best talent with innovative startups, facilitating quality-first hiring with a focus on customer success. The company expertly finds high-quality, vetted candidates for startups within two weeks, allowing clients to focus on their growth. With a team that has startup expertise and a vast community of professionals in various fields, Talent Safari provides an efficient recruitment process while ensuring satisfaction through a 90-day probation guarantee.

📋 Description

• Conduct web and mobile application security assessments and API security testing • Perform threat modelling, secure code reviews, and attack surface analysis • Support SAST and DAST initiatives • Assist in managing the vulnerability lifecycle • Coordinate internal and external security assessments, ensuring proper scoping and timely delivery • Track and report on remediation progress • Ensure secure coding practices are followed • Collaborate with developers, testers, and business analysts to provide proactive security guidance during development sprints • Contribute to security frameworks, checklists, and guidelines (aligned with OWASP, NIST, MITRE) • Work on DevSecOps testing and protective controls • Assist in the investigation and resolution of application security incidents • Contribute to post-incident analysis and implement preventative measures • Stay informed about cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and attack vectors • Research and contribute to the implementation of innovative security solutions • Identify process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of security assessments.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in application security, IT security, or software development with a security focus • Hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and secure code reviews • Proven experience with SAST, DAST, and threat modelling frameworks • Practical knowledge of secure software development practices (OWASP Top 10, CWE) • Hands-on development experience or scripting ability (Python, JavaScript, Bash) • Strong understanding of web application security, API security, and cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD security integration • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and benefits • Stripe Equity compensation • Full medical coverage • Wellbeing stipend • Generous leave and sabbatical policies • Hybrid working environment • Smart, kind colleagues who’re invested in your growth.