Application Security Validation Engineer

About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring that all systems meet rigorous security standards before production release. You will act as a critical gatekeeper by validating security controls, verifying remediation outcomes, and enforcing secure deployment practices across applications and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end pre-production security validation (security tollgates) for new systems and major architectural changes

• Perform hands-on verification of SAST, DAST, and infrastructure scan findings to ensure critical vulnerabilities are properly remediated

• Validate infrastructure hardening across servers, containers, and databases using CSPM tools and industry standards such as CIS benchmarks

• Review and confirm implementation of key protection mechanisms including Web Application Firewalls and DDoS mitigation controls

• Coordinate penetration testing activities, review findings with stakeholders, and ensure recommended fixes are effectively implemented

• Verify compliance with project-specific security requirements such as encryption, access controls, and data protection measures

• Provide formal security approval for production releases, with authority to halt deployments when risks are not adequately mitigated

• Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to enforce security standards while maintaining delivery timelines

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of application security, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding principles

• Deep knowledge of cloud security risks and misconfigurations across major platforms, as well as network security controls such as WAF and DDoS protection

• Hands-on experience with security tools such as Snyk, SonarQube, Wiz, Burp Suite, Veracode, or AWS Security Hub

• Ability to analyse Infrastructure as Code templates, container configurations, and application code for security gaps

• Proven experience validating remediation efforts and conducting re-testing using security scans and validation scripts

• Strong attention to detail and ability to enforce security standards with confidence and professionalism

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance security requirements and business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within DevSecOps or secure SDLC environments

• Familiarity with penetration testing methodologies and vulnerability management lifecycle

• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and security benchmarks (e.g., CIS, NIST)

• Relevant security certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or CSSLP

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