Senior Application Security Engineer Location : Melbourne CBD (Hybrid, 2 days in-office per week) Duration : Permanent Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Application Security Engineer to join their Melbourne-based team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of applications and systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle. You will be deeply involved in securing application infrastructure, guiding engineering teams, and driving security initiatives across the organization. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with development teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle and ensure robust, secure applications. Conduct security reviews of code, applications, and systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate fixes. Implement and oversee secure coding practices, threat modeling, and security design reviews to ensure all solutions meet stringent security standards. Develop and maintain security tools, policies, and guidelines, ensuring consistent enforcement and adherence across all projects. Investigate, prioritize, and resolve security vulnerabilities across applications, coordinating with developers and engineers to patch and mitigate risks. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, improving security awareness within the development teams. Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats to ensure proactive responses and secure solutions. Assist in security audits, compliance checks, and penetration testing activities, ensuring that security controls align with industry standards and best practices. Essential Skills and Experience Strong technical background with 5 years of experience in application security. Proven experience working with security tools such as static and dynamic analysis, penetration testing, and code review platforms. Expertise in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, secure coding, and application hardening. Knowledge of security engineering and a solid understanding of software engineering principles. Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, C#, or .NET. Familiarity with industry standards such as OWASP, ISO 27001, NIST, and secure development frameworks. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Desirable Skills Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-native applications. Experience with automation tools for security testing and integration into CI/CD pipelines. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Application Security Engineer who is passionate about ensuring the security of modern applications. If you're ready to take on a senior role, working on enterprise-level projects and ensuring the security of critical applications, we encourage you to apply Please apply by upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Ross Townsend, quoting reference JN -072024-37706. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com