| MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered. ● 12 years of experience in application security, with a proven track record of conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and secure code reviews. ● Extensive experience in secure application development, including knowledge of security frameworks like OWASP Top 10, and the ability to guide development teams in implementing secure coding practices. ● Proficiency in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools (e.g., Veracode, AppSec) for identifying and managing vulnerabilities in open-source libraries and third-party components. ● Advanced knowledge of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools (e.g., Veracode, AppSec, Burp Suite) and integrating these tools into CI/CD pipelines for automated security checks . ● Strong cloud security expertise, including securing applications and workloads on AWS, Azure, or GCP, and experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and cloud-native security services. | | DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: ● Advanced cloud security experience: Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) with tools like Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and implementing IAM, encryption, and monitoring tools. ● Experience with scripting and automation, using Python, Bash, or PowerShell, to automate security tasks, integrate security testing tools, and improve the efficiency of security operations. ● Strong communication skills: Ability to effectively explain complex security concepts and risks to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on security measures. ● Leadership and mentoring skills: Experience leading security teams or initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization. ● Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively with development, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security into all aspects of the business, ensuring security goals align with business objectives. ● Highly flexible/willing to learn new technologies. ● Highly organized with excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Additional Qualifications: ● Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) are highly preferred. ● Knowledge of compliance standards like NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR and how they apply to application security.