Application security specialist

August 30, 2024

Application security specialist

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  • Permanent
  • CA-Quebec-Montreal
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance

The mission of the America Application Security is to protect our organization from reputational and/or financial loss resulting from a compromise of the Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and/or Proof of Audit of our underlying data assets. Information is protected by focusing on four categories of risk and categorizing data based on these risks. Once information assets have been classified, proper security controls are put into place to protect these assets. It is also a requirement that all critical applications must be scanned to identify any security deficiencies. This concern in house developed application for SAST/SCA and in house hosted web application for DAST.

In detail

The position will require:

  • Participate in the Application Security Testing program
  • Manage requirements of entire SAR geography with limited support on north American region as required
  • Working with IT Application owner with ability to create & run assessments of application codes
  • Perform security and threat assessments
  • Application onboarding in SAST/SCA and DAST tool
    • Eliminate false positive findings
    • Finalize scan report
    • Present final report to IT application owner
    • Verify remediation
  • Support technical discussion with IT Development team to discuss findings and remediation

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • 3 Years+ of Application Security experience
  • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security or Computer Science.
  • Clear and consistent status reporting
  • Ability to create and run secure assessments of code
  • Review and contribute to solutions and app designs
  • Perform risk and threat assessments
  • Knowledge of OWASP DevOps and OWASP Top 10
  • Previous proven experience and expertise with following tools:
    • Fortify, Sonatype Nexus, Qualys, AppSpider, Dependency Check from OWASP and SonarQube
    • Ability to work autonomously, be able to focus on an end-to-end design, and implementation approach
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience on building/running a Security Testing program
  • Speaking French/Portuguese/Spanish is a plus
  • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security or Computer Science
  • Preferrable to have Information Security certifications
  •  Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of the English is required. 

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What you need to know

·         We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;

·         BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com

·         You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

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About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

·         Montreal’s Top Employers 2024

·         Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024

·         Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification

·         Pride at Work Canada

·         Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)

·         Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec

·         Synclusiv

·         Ready, Willing and Able

·         Autisme sans Limites

·         LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

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