Senior Application Security Engineer

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Job Specifications

On behalf of our Financial Services/Banks client, People Force is searching for a Sr Application Security Engineer for a contract role. This position is a hybrid position with onsite presence at our client’s Toronto ,Downtown office-hybrid , 2-3 days per week

Sr Application Security Engineer

Location: Toronto ,Downtown -hybrid

Contract Duration: 6+ month

9+ years in any security domain.
Solid understanding of web applications and securing web applications.
Experience coding in Java, Python, Javascript, R, Apex, or Go or other languages
Experience with Veracode, Tenable, and Azure highly desirable
Secure code review experience
Experience with SAST/DAST, pen test
An ability to reason about security decisions
An ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to engineers who know way more than you about their code
Develop the application security process to it’s full potential and to maintain their trajectory to maturity
Maintain assigned Bill 198, SOC2 and PCI DSS Compliance and controls under purview
Manage and enhance the security processes and technologies to identify, deter, investigate and remediate security events
Cyber incident response experience is desirable
Azure data-lakes, Windows SQL and/or PostgreSQL experience is good to have
Prior experience as an Information security architect is a huge asset
UNIX, BSD or Linux experience: Preferred
Worked experience: Required
Working in a Level 1 PCI DSS and SOC 2 compliant environment is highly desired
Certifications:
CISSP (required)
CISLP (preferred)
CISM (preferred)
CISA (preferred)
PMP (preferred)
CIPP (preferred)
TOGAF (preferred)
CEH (preferred)

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment:

At People Force Consulting Inc, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know, we will work with you to ensure an accessible and positive experience.

About the Company

People Force Consulting is an innovative and leading Technology Solutions provider. We empower our clients with the right solution for their business. We create exponential business value. We guide, suggest and implement enterprise-wide valuable changes. We protect your business with our comprehensive portfolio of IT consulting, implementation, managed services and solutions, so that you can focus on growth. Our Cybersecurity and Digital consulting services bring together the functional and industry expertise of our experien... Know more

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