Overview
Focuses on ensuring software applications are designed and built securely by performing code reviews, security testing (SAST/DAST), integrating security into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps), and remediating vulnerabilities.
Responsibilities
- Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
- perform code reviews
- conduct dynamic/static application security testing (DAST/SAST)
- integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
- threat modeling applications
- remediate application vulnerabilities
Required Skills
- Secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10)
- programming languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, etc
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- DAST/SAST tools (Burp Suite, Checkmarx, SonarQube)
- web application firewalls (WAF)
- threat modeling
- understanding of common vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS)
Salary Expectations
$100,000 - $170,000+ USD
Relevant Certifications
No specific certifications listed for this role yet.
Common Career Pathway
Often requires a background in software development or quality assurance, combined with security knowledge. Can also transition from penetration testing focusing on web apps.
Learning Roadmap
Software Development fundamentals -> Web technologies -> Security+ -> OWASP Top 10 -> Learn SAST/DAST tools -> Secure coding practices -> Threat Modeling -> Relevant certs (GWAPT, CSSLP).