Application Security SME
Location: Fully Remote (Europe / Brussels time zone preferred)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: June 2026 (Likely extension to end of 2026)
Context
Our client is expanding its Application Security capabilities within its custom development landscape. Reporting to the Head of Application Security, this role focuses on securing internally built applications, SaaS applications, and cloud‐related security initiatives. You will operate as a Senior SME, guiding a Center of Excellence (CoE) based in India, driving tooling migrations (Invicti + Sonatype), and collaborating across a complex international environment. This is a strategic, advisory-heavy position for a seasoned Application Security professional who thrives in multi‐stakeholder, enterprise‐scale settings.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as senior SME for Application Security across custom and SaaS development
* Guide the AppSec CoE in India (weekly touchpoints, escalations, dashboards)
* Lead tooling migrations: Invicti → new platform, Sonatype → SaaS
* Support developers with onboarding, integration questions, and complex AppSec issues
* Enhance AppSec processes, documentation, and secure SDLC practices
* Coordinate with security, cloud, development, and platform stakeholders
Hard Skills
* 8+ years in Application Security (custom dev + SaaS)
* Strong experience with AppSec tooling: Snyk, Invicti, Sonatype, Intigriti (or similar)
* Deep understanding of secure SDLC, secure coding, vulnerability management
* Experience in complex, multi‐stakeholder enterprise environments
* Security certifications, pharma exposure, GxP familiarity, GenAI/LLM security
Soft Skills
* Strong communicator and confident advisor
* Proactive, autonomous, and improvement‐driven
* Able to collaborate effectively across technical and non‐technical teams
* Comfortable leading processes, roadmaps, and security initiatives
Language Requirements
* English: Required
* French/Dutch: Advantageous but not mandatory
Interested
Candidates are encouraged to apply directly or email for more information.