Remote Application Security Specialist

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vari ruoli cybersecurity || long project || immediate start || ONLY FREELANCE 1 ) Application Security Specialist to support security testing activities, analyze vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance to development and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities • Configure, execute, and maintain application security scans. • Analyze findings from security scanning tools and assess risk levels. • Provide technical guidance to development teams and suppliers on remediation activities. • Support root cause analysis of identified vulnerabilities. • Monitor remediation progress and ensure timely closure of findings. • Collaborate with application owners, DevOps teams, and security stakeholders. • Contribute to security standards, best practices, and secure development initiatives. • Produce technical reports and management summaries.

Tools & Technologies Experience with one or more of the following tools is highly desirable: • Polaris (SAST & SCA) • Invicti (DAST) • Entro (Secrets Management) • Aqua Security (Container Security) Required Skills & Experience • Experience in Application Security, Security Engineering, or Vulnerability Management. • Strong understanding of: • Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) • SAST, DAST and SCA methodologies • OWASP Top 10 • Container Security • Secrets Management • Ability to interpret technical findings and recommend remediation actions. • Experience working with developers and DevOps teams.

Preferred Qualifications • Security certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, CSSLP, CEH, or similar. • Experience with Cloud Security environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Familiarity with CI/CD security integration. • Work Location: Full Remote • Start Date: ASAP 2) Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead the delivery and governance of multiple security initiatives across a complex international IT environment.

The successful candidate will coordinate stakeholders across business and technology teams, ensuring the successful execution of strategic cybersecurity programs and remediation activities.

Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee multiple cybersecurity workstreams, including: • Vulnerability Management • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • Backup & Resilience • Security Compliance and Risk Reduction initiatives • Act as the primary coordination point between security teams, IT teams, and external suppliers. • Drive program governance, planning, execution, and reporting activities. • Define priorities, track milestones, manage risks and dependencies. • Provide guidance to IT teams on cybersecurity requirements, remediation approaches, and best practices. • Facilitate decision-making processes and ensure timely resolution of issues. • Produce executive-level reporting and status updates for senior stakeholders. • Support continuous improvement of security processes and operational effectiveness.

Required Skills & Experience • Experience in Project or Program Management within cybersecurity environments. • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity domains, particularly: • Vulnerability Management • IAM • Backup & Disaster Recovery • Security Governance • Experience working with cross-functional and international teams. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to translate technical findings into business-oriented recommendations. • Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers.

The candidate will work closely with IT teams and security stakeholders to ensure vulnerabilities are properly assessed, prioritized, and resolved.

Key Responsibilities • Monitor vulnerability remediation activities across multiple technology domains. • Consolidate findings from infrastructure and application security scanners. • Validate remediation plans and track progress against defined timelines. • Support IT teams in understanding vulnerabilities, impact, and remediation requirements. • Perform risk-based prioritization of vulnerabilities. • Escalate critical findings and overdue remediation activities. • Prepare dashboards, metrics, and management reports. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of Vulnerability Management processes.

The role will be instrumental in improving the security posture of applications and supporting the remediation lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications • PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification. • CISSP, CISM, or other cybersecurity certifications. • Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. • Work Location: Full Remote • Start Date: ASAP 3 )Vulnerability Management Specialist to coordinate and monitor vulnerability remediation activities across infrastructure and application landscapes.

Required Skills & Experience • Experience in Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, or Cybersecurity. • Good understanding of: • CVSS scoring • Vulnerability lifecycle management • Infrastructure and application security concepts • Experience working with vulnerability scanning platforms and reporting tools. • Strong analytical and communication skills. • Ability to coordinate remediation activities across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience with enterprise vulnerability management platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or similar solutions. • Knowledge of cloud and container security concepts. • Security certifications such as Security+, GSEC, SC-200, or equivalent. • Work Location: Full Remote • Start Date: ASAP • Duration: 5 months