Application Security Architect

EPAM is looking for an Application Security Architect to join the Security practice to work directly with our biggest enterprise customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Security Audits across the software development lifecycle: from Architecture, Process, Risk to Testing
• Establish secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) programs
• Support software development teams in secure development methodologies, tools, and processes
• Train Software Development teams in the areas of secure development
• Building Secure Architecture and Design for the projects
• Communicate with customers and teams, be able to convey the message about importance of Secure Software development Life Cycle, the ways of establishing it
• Cooperate with all sub-teams: BAs, Developers, Qas; build consistent understanding of Security Requirements, main Threats, Mitigations implemented
• Be able to communicate and coordinate work with other Security Teams – Cloud Security Engineers, Infrastructure Security Engineers or Penetration Testers

Requirements

• Software Development or Security-focused university degree OR equivalent experience
• Motivation to develop and grow in the field of Security
• Familiarity in one or more Security Development methodologies (e.g. Microsoft SDL, OWASP OpenSAMM, BSIMM, etc.)
• Familiarity with Threat Modeling, hands-on experience with one or more Threat Modeling Tools
• Understanding of main Security-related activities in development such as Security Requirements gathering, Risk Assessment, Security Code Review
• Familiarity with of security threat, their implementation and their classification
• Understanding of main security concepts and principles
• Understanding of main areas of protection and levels of defense

Nice to have

• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools within categories such as Static Code Analysis, Penetration Testing, and Intrusion Detection/Prevention
• Understanding of Security Features and Mechanisms within one or more OS or development platforms/technologies
• Skills in implementing mitigation mechanisms for different types of threats
• Competency in working with established security standards and regulations and implementing their requirements
• Familiarity with foundational principles of infrastructure security and penetration testing
• Expertise in cloud security controls and policies
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, CCSP, SANS GIAC or similar qualifications are beneficial
• Background in Cloud Security