Cybersecurity Expert – Product Security With Software Development

Are you passionate about protecting cutting-edge technologies and ensuring secure product development? Do you thrive at the intersection of cybersecurity and software development? We are seeking a Cybersecurity Expert to lead the security efforts in product design, development, and implementation. In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping and safeguarding innovative solutions, ensuring security is embedded throughout the entire product lifecycle. As a key member of our security team, you will collaborate closely with product managers, development teams, and external partners to define, implement, and test robust security measures. Your role will go beyond traditional cybersecurity practices, extending into the world of software engineering and agile development. Together, we will create a future where security is not just a feature, but the foundation of every product. Key Responsibilities: Lead Product Security Initiatives: Act as the cybersecurity champion across the entire Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring that security is integrated from concept to deployment. Define Secure Development Principles: Develop and enforce secure coding guidelines, architectural best practices, and secure design patterns to protect products from emerging threats. Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with software engineers and product architects to implement security measures within code, software design, and infrastructure. Perform Vulnerability Assessments & Code Reviews: Conduct regular code analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks. Implement Advanced Security Testing: Support security testing efforts by verifying requirements and conducting penetration tests, ensuring that implemented security controls are effective. Act as a Security Advisor: Consult with internal teams on security best practices, including secure integration of third-party components, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends and threats, constantly refining security practices, and driving DevSecOps principles across the organization. Required Skills & Experience: Cybersecurity Expertise: Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure development lifecycle, and industry best practices. Software Development Knowledge: Proficiency in programming/scripting (C#, PowerShell) and experience in guiding secure software implementations. Azure DevOps Expertise: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, managing security work items, and integrating security practices into DevOps pipelines. Agile Project Management: Experience working in agile teams, contributing to project success through secure coding, process documentation, and vulnerability management. Technical Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with Security Testing: Strong background in penetration testing, threat modeling, and risk assessments. Nice-to-Have Skills: Cloud Security Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as Azure, and securing cloud-based applications. DevSecOps Knowledge: Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, embedding security throughout CI/CD pipelines. Linux & Container Security: Understanding of securing Linux systems and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).