Senior Application Security Consultant

EVOLUTION PROJECT CONSULTING LIMITED

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9 months ago

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About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced

Application Security Consultant

to conduct a

comprehensive security review

of a web-based application. This is a

non-invasive, review-only assignment

— no remediation or code modifications are required.
You’ll work independently to assess application code and related configurations, identify any security vulnerabilities, and deliver a detailed, evidence-based

security audit report .
Key Responsibilities
Perform

static code analysis

and security audit of a web application.
Identify potential vulnerabilities in logic, data handling, authentication, and access control.
Assess the application against

OWASP Top 10

and other secure coding standards.
Review third-party dependencies for known issues.
Produce a

professional security report

with risk ratings, findings, and recommendations.
Required Skills & Experience
4+ years in

Application Security ,

AppSec consulting , or

Secure Code Review

roles.
Familiarity with tools like

Snyk ,

Checkmarx ,

Veracode , or

Burp Suite (passive scanning) .
Knowledge of

OWASP ,

CWE , and general secure software development principles.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Preferred certifications:

OSCP ,

CSSLP ,

GWAPT ,

CEH , or equivalent.
Executive summary for non-technical stakeholders.
Technical breakdown of findings with severity and impact.
Recommended mitigation guidance (no implementation expected).
Why Join Us?
Remote flexibility
No remediation work — fully focused on

review and advisory
A project with high visibility and real-world impact
Prompt onboarding and structured communication
How to Apply
Message us directly or email with your CV, availability, and examples of previous audit/reporting work if available.
Seniority level

Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type

Employment type Contract
Job function

Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Quality Assurance
Industries Information Services, Computer and Network Security, and Software Development
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