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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 26 Oct)
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- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 1 year of professional experience in application security (AppSec), performing functions such as application vulnerability analysis, code review, analysis of security tool results, or supporting development teams in vulnerability remediation.
- Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and/or SCA tools, including the interpretation and validation of their results.
- Knowledge of the main web application and API vulnerabilities, using OWASP Top 10 as a reference, and the measures to prevent and correct them.
- Knowledge of secure development and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Ability to understand and review code in at least one programming language, such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or C#.
Nice to have
- Experience with solutions such as Checkmarx, Fortify, Veracode, Snyk, Burp Suite, or ZAP.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps, integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines, and automation through scripting.
- Experience in threat modeling, design review, or security testing of web applications and APIs.
- English level C1.
- Certifications related to application security, secure development, or offensive security.
The role
Accenture, recognized as a Great Place To Work®, is a global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments, and organizations build their digital core, optimize operations, accelerate growth, and enhance services, creating tangible value at speed and scale.
Would you like to be part of a team of more than 19,000 cybersecurity specialists worldwide? At Accenture, we have an opportunity for you to join our Cybersecurity team.
We are looking for an Application Security Consultant - Application Security (AppSec) to participate in cybersecurity projects for leading companies, helping them identify and prevent vulnerabilities and integrate security into their application development.
What you'll do
As part of the team, you will work alongside Development, Architecture, DevOps, and Cybersecurity specialists to incorporate security best practices and controls throughout the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), from design to production.
- Participate in the security assessment of web applications and APIs, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing recommendations for their correction.
- Execute and analyze results from static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and software composition analysis (SCA) tools.
- Review and validate security findings, identifying false positives and prioritizing vulnerabilities according to their criticality and context.
- Collaborate with development teams on vulnerability remediation, providing secure coding recommendations and verifying implemented fixes.
- Participate in code reviews and in the definition of requirements and secure development best practices, using OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS as references.
- Support design reviews and threat modeling, identifying potential security risks from the early stages of development.
- Collaborate in the integration and automation of security controls within CI/CD pipelines, contributing to the adoption of DevSecOps practices.
- Prepare technical documentation and result reports, communicating risks and recommendations to the involved teams.
Hiring process
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Offer
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- If you are not selected, they keep your information for future opportunities.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company specializing in information technology services and consulting, with a workforce of over 700,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. The company operates across five business areas: Strategy and Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song, offering services that range from digital transformation and AI implementation to SAP integration and cybersecurity. Accenture is recognized as a global leader in consulting and technology services, consistently ranked among the world's largest and most influential firms in its sector.
In Spain, Accenture has a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities, employing thousands of professionals. The company is a major employer of international talent, offering roles in areas such as SAP consulting, AI engineering, cybersecurity, and digital design. Accenture's work culture emphasizes innovation, continuous learning, and diversity, making it an attractive destination for professionals seeking to advance their careers in a global environment. With a strong focus on emerging technologies like generative AI and agentic AI, Accenture Spain provides ample opportunities for international hires to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Industry
- Consulting
- Founded
- 1989
- Employees
- 500,000+
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and 4 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Accenture Spain has offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other cities, with a large number of roles in technology and consulting.
- The company offers a global career framework, making it easier for international hires to transfer between countries.
- Accenture is known for its strong focus on learning and development, with extensive training programs and certifications.
- Many roles in Spain are bilingual, requiring both Spanish and English, but some positions are open to English-only speakers.
- Accenture provides visa sponsorship and relocation support for qualified international candidates.
In their own words
About the company & team
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
Visit us at www.accenture.com
Additional information
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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