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Manager : Application Security Engineering Lead

Manager : Application Security Engineering Lead

A 1L Realization (Pty) LtdJohannesburg, South Africa
26 days ago
Job description

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or related field (mandatory).
  • Postgraduate qualification (MSc in Cybersecurity, MBA) advantageous.
  • Professional Certifications (preferred / required) :
  • Security : CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
  • Application Security : CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional), GWAPT, or OSWE.
  • Cloud / DevSecOps : AWS / Azure / GCP Security certifications, Kubernetes Security Specialist.
  • DevOps / Agile : SAFe Practitioner, Scrum Master (advantageous).

Relevant Experience

  • 812 years experience in software or security engineering, with at least 35 years in an application security leadership role.
  • Proven track record in embedding security into large-scale enterprise software delivery.
  • Hands-on experience with secure coding, API security, cryptography, and OWASP Top 10.
  • Experience implementing SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA tools into CI / CD pipelines.
  • Strong exposure to cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerized environments.
  • Experience managing security audits, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk assessments.
  • Core Skills & Competencies

  • Deep expertise in application security frameworks, secure SDLC, and DevSecOps.
  • Strong knowledge of threat modelling, risk assessment, and security design reviews.
  • Leadership ability to build and mentor security-focused engineering teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence engineering and executive leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, prevention-first mindset.
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