Application Security Architect

Job Description

To be involved in a very important international mission offering rapid career evolution.

We currently have a vacancy for an Application Security Architect, to work at the premises of our company in Athens. The candidate will join a software development team that uses cutting edge technology to implement challenging IT software projects, for major international public organisations. The candidate will receive adequate training and support to develop its career expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Work with development teams to ‘shift security left’ and integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle;
• Find gaps and issues in current processes and make recommendations;
• Perform threat modeling, security architecture review, and risk assessments for applications;
• Provide security requirements to the development teams in the form of security user stories and contribute towards the user stories database;
• Create and maintain security standards, guidelines, and documentation for development teams to follow;
• Develop tools and processes to assist in modeling, analysis, detection, and prevention of security threats;
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of security tools and technologies that align with the organization's security goals;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and address security-related issues efficiently;
• Develop and deliver security training programs for developers to increase awareness of secure coding practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field;
• Experience as an Application Security Architect or in a similar security-focused role (e.g. DevSecOps background);
• In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies and secure coding practices;
• Strong understanding of common application vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques;
• Experience with security tools and technologies such as static and dynamic analysis tools, web application firewalls, etc.;
• Hands-on experience with secure design patterns and architecture reviews;
• Ability to work independently and in a team, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines;
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in web development (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript);
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks (e.g. OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001);
• Experience with Azure cloud services.

Benefits

If you are seeking a career in an exciting, dynamic and multicultural international environment with exciting opportunities that will boost your career, please send us your detailed CV in English, quoting reference: (ASA/11/24)

We offer a competitive remuneration (either on contract basis or remuneration with full benefits package), based on qualifications and experience. All applications will be treated as confidential.

You may also consider all our other open vacancies by visiting the career section of our web site (www.eurodyn.com) and follow us on Twitter (@EURODYN_Careers) and LinkedIn.

EUROPEAN DYNAMICS (www.eurodyn.com) is a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operating internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Berne, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Vienna, Hong Kong, etc.). The company employs over 1100 engineers and IT experts. We design and develop software applications using state-of-the-art technology. Our current ICT projects have a value exceeding 300 million EURO. EUROPEAN DYNAMICS is a renowned supplier of IT services to European Union Institutions, international organizations, European Agencies and national government Administrations internationally.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, colour, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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