DAST Implementation Project Engineer
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Summary: We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled DAST Project Engineer to lead the implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) across critical applications. This role will be responsible for policy development, tool integration, vulnerability management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure robust dynamic security testing practices are embedded within the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
DAST Rollout & Onboarding- Develop and execute a DAST rollout plan, including application targeting and prioritization criteria.
- Successfully onboard top 20 critical applications into the DAST program
- Create and publish a comprehensive DAST Policy covering scope, security requirements, quality gates, remediation timelines, and governance.
- Implement strict quality gate enforcement in CI/CD pipelines and change management processes.
- Define and manage an exception handling process, including approval workflows and expiration tracking.
- Establish a structured process for DAST vulnerability reporting, including tracking, burndown plans, and remediation monitoring.
- Define and implement an interim enforcement strategy with CISO approval, differentiating between new and legacy builds.
- Assess and document applications unsuitable for DAST
- Procure and onboard fuzzing tools to extend dynamic testing to non-web applications.
- Enhance DAST reporting to include fuzzing tool results and remediation tracking.