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Application Security Specialist - SAST, WAF, DAST

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$180k2026-10-09 → 2026-10-11
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Partner with software engineers to embed security into the software development lifecycle, support SAST/DAST testing, and manage Web Application Firewalls.

Role type

Application Security Specialist (SAST, WAF, DAST)

Builds

Secure software development practices and secure applications

Domain

Financial Services / Application Security

Required skills

SAST, DAST, Web Application Firewall (WAF) management, Vulnerability Management, Secure SDLC, Threat Modelling, DevSecOps, Node.js, JavaScript, Secure coding practices

Preferred skills

Offensive Security, Application Security Architecture, Front-end development experience

Technologies

SAST tools, DAST tools, WAF, Node.js, JavaScript

Responsibilities

Partner with software engineers to embed security into the SDLC, Provide guidance on secure coding practices, Support and optimise security testing processes, Assist with WAF management, Identify and remediate application security risks, Champion security awareness across engineering teams

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC