Application Security Solution Architect - Prominent Finance Firm (HK)

We are seeking a skilled Application Security Architect to join our team and lead efforts to design and implement secure software solutions. This role involves collaborating with development teams to ensure that security is integrated into the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of application security principles and a strong background in software development and security architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement security architecture solutions to protect applications and data across the organization.

- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle.

- Conduct security assessments and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities in applications and provide guidance for remediation.

- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines for application security.

- Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies to enhance application security posture.

- Stay current with emerging security threats and vulnerabilities, and proactively address them within the organization.

- Provide training and mentorship to development teams on secure coding practices and application security awareness.

- Participate in incident response activities, providing expertise in application security to help resolve security incidents.

- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met for new and existing applications.

- Develop and maintain documentation related to application security architecture and practices.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

- 7+ years of experience in application security or software development with a focus on security.

- Strong understanding of application security principles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques (e.g., OWASP Top Ten).

- Experience with secure coding practices and security testing methodologies.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.

- Familiarity with application security tools and technologies (e.g., static and dynamic analysis tools, web application firewalls).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with development teams and other stakeholders.

- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH are a plus.

If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please end your resume in Word format to Hanson Tsien at and put Application Security Solution Architect - Prominent Finance Firm in the subject header. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

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