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App Security Specialist

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#Cyber Security Experts#

1. Job Title : App Security Specialist 2. Job Summary : Serve as an experienced application security specialist focusing on mobile security and dynamic application security testing within a hybrid work model. Apply deep technical expertise to secure complex mobile applications reduce vulnerabilities and align security posture with organizational goals while collaborating closely with development and operations teams in a day shift role without travel requirements. 3. Experience : 8 - 10 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: Mobile Security Dynamic Application Sec Test Domain Skills: 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills: 6. Technology : Custom Service 7. Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : - Lead security assessments of mobile applications by planning and executing dynamic application security testing activities that identify exploitable weaknesses across multiple releases and platforms ensuring robust protection of customer data and business services. - Conduct comprehensive dynamic application security tests on mobile and web components by configuring appropriate tooling crafting test scenarios and analyzing runtime behavior to reveal security defects that static reviews may miss. - Collaborate with product engineering teams by translating complex security vulnerabilities into clear technical remediation guidance that fits existing architecture and sprint plans thereby accelerating secure software delivery. - Provide actionable risk analysis by prioritizing identified mobile security issues based on impact and likelihood enabling stakeholders to focus on the most critical remediation work that strengthens overall security posture. - Oversee integration of dynamic application security testing into continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines by working closely with DevOps teams to automate recurring tests and optimize feedback loops for developers. - Drive security design reviews for new mobile features by evaluating authentication mechanisms data storage practices cryptographic usage and network communication flows to ensure alignment with internal standards and industry regulations. - Coordinate vulnerability management activities by tracking findings from dynamic tests and mobile security reviews managing aging defects and supporting teams in verifying and closing remediation actions ahead of key releases. - Guide secure coding practices within development squads by sharing best practice patterns for input validation session management secure storage and error handling that directly reduce common classes of mobile application exploits. - Perform root cause analysis on recurring security issues by examining code patterns configuration baselines and development processes so that systemic improvements can be implemented to prevent similar vulnerabilities from resurfacing. - Engage with cross functional stakeholders such as architecture compliance and operations teams by presenting distilled security insights that connect technical risk to business impact and societal trust in digital products. - Maintain and update specialized mobile security and dynamic application security testing tools by tuning rules improving test coverage and documenting repeatable procedures so teams benefit from consistent and reliable security checks. - Research emerging mobile threats and evolving attack techniques by reviewing industry reports and security advisories then adapting test strategies and internal guidance so the company remains resilient against modern adversaries. - Support incident response teams when application related security events occur by quickly reproducing issues confirming exploitation paths and helping define corrective actions that restore normal operations and protect end users. Qualifications - Demonstrate advanced hands on experience in mobile application security across multiple platforms by applying deep knowledge of secure architectures secure data handling and exploit techniques to real world products. - Exhibit strong proficiency in dynamic application security testing methodologies by effectively using specialized tools and designing custom test cases that simulate realistic attacker behavior against complex applications. - Apply broad understanding of secure software development practices by collaborating with developers who use modern programming languages and frameworks ensuring security controls are baked into design and implementation. - Bring practical familiarity with hybrid work collaboration by using digital communication channels and documentation tools to coordinate security activities efficiently with distributed teams operating in a day shift. - Utilize solid analytical and communication skills by explaining technical findings to both engineering and nontechnical stakeholders in a concise manner that enables fast decision making about risk and remediation.


About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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