afarax - Security Engineer - Application Security Team
afarax is looking for a freelance Security Engineer - Application Security Team. We need you!
The project
Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Security Engineer - Application Security Team to strengthen their team.
Key responsibilities
As a Security Engineer, you will contribute to both operational security activities and strategic security initiatives within the Digital Security Office.
Application Security expertise
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Application Security Team.
Review and validate projects, solutions, and processes from an information security perspective.
Ensure that security requirements and best practices are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide guidance and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders regarding application security matters.
Risk assessment & Security governance
Identify, assess, and communicate IT security risks associated with applications, projects, and third-party integrations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of security controls, processes, and governance frameworks.
Analyze emerging regulations, security standards, and compliance requirements, and evaluate their impact on the client's application security landscape.
Stakeholder management
Communicate security risks, recommendations, and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with development teams, architects, project managers, risk officers, and external partners.
Produce clear, professional documentation, reports, and security assessments.
Is this you?
Passionate about Information Security and Application Security.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in IT Security
Strong knowledge of recognized security standards and frameworks, including
ISO 27001
OWASP
PCI-DSS
Other industry-standard security frameworks
Good understanding of secure software development principles and application security practices
Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills
Languages
Native Dutch or French
Strong professional proficiency in English
How afarax supports you?
You benefit from our extensive network
You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
We help and support you throughout your project
We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership