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**

• 6\+ 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

• *Job:** Security

• *Job Family:** TECHNOLOGY

• *Organization:** OCTO

• *Schedule:** FULL\_TIME

• *Workplace Type:** Hybrid

• *Req ID:** 24964