Specialist, Application Security

5 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia TNG Digital Sdn Bhd Full-time MYR 180,000 - MYR 320,000 Contract
# Specialist, *Application Security*Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPermanent#### Duties & Responsibilities
* Responsible to plan and perform regular security test, monitoring and assessment on both frontend and backend application (mobile apps)
* Responsible to plan and perform regular review of backend API/webservices
* Responsible to perform regular vulnerability assessment across all enterprise IT assets
* Responsible to conduct host configuration review on existing operating systems (servers/network devices)
* Responsible to articulate and report discovered vulnerabilities in concise manners
* Responsible to work closely with respective stakeholders in identifying the appropriate remediation.
* Responsible to engage third party vendor to perform regular application penetration test and facilitate security assessment
* Working closely with Risk team to ensure regular source code security review are performed and reported
* Responsible to follow up any application vulnerabilities until closing. Working closely with development and QA team to ensure vulnerabilities are closed in time
* To plan and perform out-of-the-box security assessment against enterprise infrastructure to identify existing security gaps#### Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.
* Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or offensive security roles.
* Strong technical expertise in:
* Web and mobile app penetration testing (frontend/backend)
* API and web service security testing
* Mobile app (Android/iOS) reverse engineering and testing tools (e.g., Frida, Burp, MobSF)
* OS and network-level assessment (Windows, Linux, network devices)
* Secure SDLC, DevSecOps integration, and code scanning familiarity
* Excellent scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
* Prior experience in writing custom tools, exploits, or testing modules.
* Strong reverse engineering skills for binaries or mobile apps.
* Experience with CTF competitions, bug bounty, exploit development or security research publication is a plus.
* Must be able to think out of the box, emulate real-world attacks, and identify unknown unknowns.
* Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
* OffSec OSWE, OSEP, or OSED
* GIAC GPEN, GWAPT, GMOB, GXPN
* Mobile Application Security Certification
* Forensic related certification will be a plus.