Application Security Architect

As an Application Security Architect at Netcompany-Intrasoft, your key responsibilities will involve defining the security functions and architectural aspects of our solutions, implementing secure development processes, coaching development teams on secure coding practices, integrating security tools, managing vulnerability assessments, and supporting our DevSecOps initiatives.

To be considered for the Application Security Architect role at Netcompany-Intrasoft, candidates should have a university degree in a technical field, a minimum of 12 years in IT (including at least two years focused on application security), along with experience in agile development and DevOps environments.

Netcompany-Intrasoft actively promotes continuous learning through unlimited access to platforms like Udemy for Business, plus targeted training sessions. Our personalized development plans ensure that as an Application Security Architect, you will have every opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career.

An Application Security Architect at Netcompany-Intrasoft should be well-versed in various security testing tools including Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and cloud technologies will also be beneficial.

The work environment at Netcompany-Intrasoft for an Application Security Architect is modern and collaborative, situated within a diverse team of over 600 tech professionals. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and a range of well-being activities.

When discussing your experience with application security frameworks, be specific about the frameworks you've worked with, such as OWASP or NIST. Provide examples of how you integrated these frameworks into development cycles, emphasizing the impact they had on enhancing security within your previous projects.

To ensure secure coding practices, I advocate for regular training sessions and workshops for development teams. Additionally, I would recommend implementing code reviews focused on security, pairing up developers with security champions, and integrating secure coding guidelines directly into the development process.

I utilize a variety of automated security testing tools, including SAST, DAST, and IAST. Discuss specific tools like SonarQube or Fortify that you've used, and explain your workflow, such as when and how these tools were integrated into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Managing vulnerabilities involves categorizing and prioritizing them based on risk, communicating findings to relevant teams, and ensuring a clear remediation plan is established. I like to use tracking tools like JIRA to manage and monitor remediation activities effectively.

In my experience with DevOps and DevSecOps, I have focused on improving collaboration between development, operations, and security teams. This includes implementing security at every phase of the software development lifecycle, and showcasing KPI metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of security integrations.

When tasked with a security assessment for a new application, I follow a structured approach that includes thorough risk assessment methodologies, reviewing the application architecture for security vulnerabilities, and conducting threat modeling sessions with the development team to understand potential risks.

I stay informed on application security trends and vulnerabilities by regularly attending conferences, participating in webinars, subscribing to industry publications, and being active in communities like OWASP. I also network with peers to discuss emerging threats and solutions.

When discussing a critical security incident, detail the incident, your role in managing it, the immediate actions taken to mitigate the threat, and the lessons learned that informed future security practices to prevent such occurrences.

Aligning application security with business objectives involves understanding the organization's goals and ensuring that security initiatives support those goals, rather than hinder them. I work closely with stakeholders to ensure that security measures enhance overall organizational efficiency and risk management.

I have extensive experience with cloud security, focusing on security controls, data protection, and identity management. I ensure that cloud deployment models comply with applicable regulations and security best practices, integrating those measures into the DevOps pipeline seamlessly.