If you are passionate about application security and want to join a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for the role of Junior Application Security Specialist at Lobox.
Job Title: Junior Application Security Specialist
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Salary: $69 Per hour
Company: Lobox
Employment Type: Contract
Experience: 12+ years
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Job Function: Information Security
Job Description: Lobox is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Application Security Specialist to join our growing team. As a Junior Application Security Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of our company's applications. You will play a critical role in identifying and preventing potential security threats, as well as implementing and maintaining security measures to protect our systems and data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on our company's applications to identify potential security risks
- Collaborate with developers to remediate any identified security vulnerabilities
- Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our applications
- Monitor and analyze system logs and network traffic for security events and respond to security incidents in a timely manner
- Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities, and make recommendations for improvement to our security practices
- Conduct security training and awareness sessions for employees to promote a culture of security within the company
- Assist with the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- Participate in security audits and assessments as needed
- Provide support to the Security team in implementing and maintaining security controls and tools
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in information security, application security, or a related field
- Knowledge of common web application vulnerabilities and how to remediate them
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and web application security testing tools
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or CIS
- Understanding of network security principles and technologies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are a plus
At Lobox, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.