Application Security Testing

**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** As a Technical Consultant in Application Security, you will guide clients in understanding security challenges, risks, and vulnerabilities in their application landscape. You will apply deep technical expertise to incorporate security measures throughout the Software / Application Development lifecycle. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Implement Security Measures: Apply technical expertise to incorporate security measures throughout the Software / Application Development lifecycle, including Design, Build, and deployment phases. * Analyze Vulnerabilities: Analyze high-risk vulnerabilities, formulate mitigation plans, and minimize false positives as part of Application Security Vulnerability management. * Provide Security Expertise: Offer in-depth knowledge of various Application Security domains, such as Threat Modelling, Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and Application Security testing. * Support Application Modernization: Implement security guardrails during Application Modernization programs on multicloud environments. * Guide Clients: Guide clients in understanding security challenges, risks, and vulnerabilities in their application landscape. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts. * Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including risk management, vulnerability assessment, and security best practices. * Experience with security testing methodologies such as functional testing, penetration testing, or vulnerability scanning. * Familiarity with IAM tools and platforms. * Ability to identify, document, and resolve security issues and defects. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.