Application Security Expert

At customer site, Flexible, Bucharest
Architecture, Security, Software Development
Professional, Freelancer

Are you passionate about building secure applications and guiding teams towards best-in-class security practices? Join us as a Technical Expert in Secure Application Development and become the go-to authority for security across our organisation. In this role, you’ll work closely with multiple development teams, helping them tackle security challenges head-on. You’ll lead cross-team security initiatives, advise on architecture and DevSecOps practices, and ensure our applications meet the highest security standards. Your expertise will make a real impact on how we design, build, and maintain secure software. You will 

  • Have a deep understanding of Cegeka’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and assist teams in achieving compliance with the ISMS policies.
  • Be knowledgeable in security standards like ISO27001 and security legislation like NIS2, DORA and assist project teams in achieving compliance.
  • Manage and address cross-team application security concerns.
  • Seek the best possible solutions for architectural security features.
  • Build feedback loops in all teams to ensure continuous improvement and rapid action in case of security incidents.
  • Support Cegeka teams in daily operational security activities by providing advice on security.
  • Analyze and report the results of vulnerability scans and software composition analysis and advise on mitigating actions.
  • Understand project security risks adequately and translate security requirements into an action plan.
  • Act as a sounding board within Cegeka’s application division and actively contribute to security awareness for project teams, programs, and management.
  • Assist in building out secure development pipelines.
  • Help teams in performing threat analysis.

What you need to succeed:

  • Strong analytical skills to solve complex technical requirements and challenges.
  • Enjoy helping multiple teams with their technical challenges.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, concepts, and practices around software development.
  • Researcher mentality: able to dive into the details and discuss the best technical security solutions with developers, management, and customers.
  • Hands-on and proactive mindset.
  • Can-do attitude and flexibility to handle different customers, technologies, and services
  • Strong technical knowledge and a desire to continuously deepen it.
  • At least 5 years of experience in bespoke software development.
  • The ambition to become an expert in secure application development.
  • Bachelor's/master's degree or equivalent through experience.
  • Fluent in English.

What are we offering:

  • We ask a lot from you in terms of talent, but fortunately, you get a lot in return! Competencies and character are essential to us, alongside experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management to ensure that all employees can realize their potential.
  • You will be starting at a Top Employer!
  • We apply a fair compensation framework, where employees are rewarded based on their role, experience, and performance—regardless of gender or other non-work-related characteristics. Benefits include an electric car with a charging card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an attractive group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop, and the possibility to personalize your salary package through our Flex Reward Plan.
  • Flexible working hours and an excellent work-life balance.
  • A top team, where new ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Expect team events, happy hours, and legendary company parties.
  • Tailored guidance: Throughout your career, our people managers will support you. You will have a point of contact, a personal coach, and a sparring partner.
  • Continuous learning: Through innovation centers, reading groups, knowledge-sharing meetings, hackathons, participation in conferences, and external training, we prioritize learning and development.
  • Opportunities for growth: Depending on your interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths.
  • Hybrid working: You will work from a Cegeka office near you (Hasselt, Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent), at our client in Mechelen, combined with working from home.
  • We value sustainability, striving for CO₂ neutrality through the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, society, and people. We foster an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone is valued and heard.
  • Interested in joining as a freelancer? No problem! We offer a competitive daily rate and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

Application flow

1. Apply

If the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details.

2. Assessment

Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps.

3. Meet us

Within two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides.

4. Time to start!

Accepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you.

Do you have any questions about this role?

Let's connect.

Marlies Vanspauwen

marlies.vanspauwen@cegeka.com
+32 11 240234
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