As a Principal Web Application Security Specialist, you will be working for our client, a global financial services organization undergoing a transformation to fortify its cybersecurity posture across its digital infrastructure. You are joining a forward-thinking team within the cybersecurity division, focusing on enhancing web application defense mechanisms to counter evolving threats. This role places you at the heart of designing and implementing protection strategies for critical applications and services accessed globally, ensuring data security, business continuity, and customer trust in an increasingly complex cyber landscape.
Join us, and be the shield behind global innovation!
Kraków – based opportunity with hybrid work model (6 days/month in the office).
responsibilities :
Designing and deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect critical applications
Monitoring and fine-tuning WAF rules for effective mitigation of threats
Integrating vulnerability scanning tools with WAFs for automated threat response
Conducting threat modeling to identify and address application security risks
Collaborating with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams to align protection strategies
Reviewing security policies and adapting them to evolving threats
Leading incident response efforts related to web application attacks
Supporting secure design and deployment in cloud-based environments
Advising on secure development practices to reduce application-layer vulnerabilities
Documenting security configurations, procedures, and best practices
requirements-expected :
Proven experience in Web Application Security and Protection tooling
Strong understanding of web application vulnerabilities and OWASP threat models
Expertise with WAF platforms such as AWS WAF, Akamai Kona, or F5 ASM
Deep knowledge of API security, including token-based authentication and gateways
Solid grasp of vulnerability scanning tools and automated security integration
Hands-on experience in threat modeling and mitigation
Proficiency in cloud security, especially within AWS or GCP environments
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong analytical thinking
Ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
Experience collaborating across global, cross-functional security teams
offered :
Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions
Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry
Work on the most strategic projects available in the market
Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years
Participate in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment
