Assistant Manager - Application Security

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Application Security to strengthen our cybersecurity team. In this pivotal role, you will support the implementation of security measures throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring that our applications are resilient against potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Working closely with various stakeholders, you will conduct security assessments, provide strategic guidance to our development teams, and foster a culture of security awareness in application development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing application security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Perform security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing on applications to identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions focused on secure coding practices for development teams.
• Stay informed of the latest security trends and technologies to provide effective recommendations.
• Support incident response activities related to application security breaches and vulnerabilities.
• Document security assessments findings and work with developers to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Prepare reports on application security metrics and insights for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in application security, software development, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of application security principles, tools, and frameworks (e.g., OWASP).
• Proficient in security testing methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)) are preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package