Application Security Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Application Security Specialist to support application security reviews, vulnerability validation, and secure development practices across development teams. You will perform in-depth code reviews, assess application security risks, and provide clear recommendations to strengthen the organisation’s security posture. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with application security testing tools, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). Tasks you will perform would be:

• Perform detailed security assessments and secure code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and insecure coding practices.
• Validate, analyse, and prioritise security findings based on risk, impact, and business context.
• Recommend practical remediation measures and support development teams throughout the resolution process.
• Develop threat models and provide security architecture recommendations for applications, projects, and technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed effectively and on time.
• Use and manage application security testing tools, including SAST, DAST, and SCA solutions.
• Support the implementation and adoption of secure coding standards, security guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Translate complex technical security risks into clear and actionable business recommendations.
• Contribute to reducing enterprise security risks through proactive assessments and advisory support.
• Deliver high-quality application security assessments, threat models, and architecture recommendations.
• Complete the agreed minimum number of security assessments per quarter.
• Provide clear, prioritised, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Support the timely resolution of identified vulnerabilities.
• Contribute directly to reducing application and enterprise security risks.
• Improve awareness and adoption of secure coding practices across development teams.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications in application security, cloud security, or cybersecurity are considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, application security, cloud security, and security architecture.
• Demonstrable experience conducting complex application security assessments.
• Strong experience performing secure code reviews and identifying common application vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
• Ability to validate and prioritise security findings for remediation.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and secure coding standards.
• Experience working with software development teams, architects, and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to convert technical findings into clear business risks and recommendations.

• Employment contract for one year with the high chance of further extending.
• A salary ranging between 3500 and 4800 euros per month.
• Option to work hybrid with 3 days on-site and 2 days from home.
• Work-life balance with 24 to 36 holidays.
• Company fitness, health insurance and good pension scheme.
• Annual team events.
• Options to attend training.
• Coaching and a personal development scheme.
• Career opportunities matching your aspirations and development.