Cyber Security Specialist (AppSec, Contract) – Global MNC

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate the resolution of security findings identified across online platforms .
• Partner with development, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure security issues are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Assess risks associated with newly discovered weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Liaise with external security assessment providers to facilitate testing activities and track remediation progress.
• Participate in security assessments during application design and delivery phases.
• Provide practical guidance to engineering teams on improving software security controls.
• Assist in the administration and tuning of application protection technologies to safeguard public-facing services.
• Support investigations relating to cyber incidents impacting websites and digital channels.
• Promote security best practices throughout the application lifecycle.

Requirements

• Degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• Around 5 years of experience within cyber security, including exposure to application-focused security activities.
• Experience handling security findings and working with technical teams to implement fixes.
• Familiarity with application protection technologies such as Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Exposure to security testing, code review, threat assessment, or secure software delivery practices is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.