Specialist, Application Security

Job Title: Specialist, Application Security

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will play a critical part in securing our applications by embedding security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), identifying vulnerabilities, and enabling development teams to build secure, resilient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform secure code reviews , dependency analysis (SCA) , and dynamic security testing (DAST) across a range of applications.

• Conduct manual security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

• Integrate security best practices into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines .

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design and implement secure-by-design applications .

• Design and implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms .

• Drive adoption of modern application security practices and frameworks .

• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques .

• Deliver secure coding training sessions and awareness programs for developers.

• Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.

Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of combined experience in software development, cybersecurity, and application security .

• Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools .

• Strong knowledge of secure SDLC practices and CI/CD security integration .

• Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript .

• Understanding of AI technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic systems .

• Knowledge of security frameworks (OWASP Top 10, NIST, CIS).

• Strong grasp of cryptography, authentication, and authorization protocols .

• Experience in threat modeling (experience with commercial tools is a plus).

• Familiarity with cloud and container security (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills .

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field .

• Industry certifications such as:

• OSCP / OSWE

• GWAPT / eWPT

• CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH (with application security focus)

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Security

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: OCTO

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 24964