Senior Advisor, Application Vulnerability Assessment– AppSec & Tenable

Senior Advisor, Application Vulnerability Assessment–AppSec & Tenable

Spotting vulnerabilities before they are exploited is a key part of how we approach security at Dell Technologies and why this team is so important. Our discovery and detection team identifies weaknesses in information systems, confirms compliance to security standards, analyzes discovered threats that could result in unauthorized misuse of data and works with the IT team to resolve security exposures.

You will have an excellent opportunity to influence the security culture at Dell and further develop your career.  

Join us as a Consultant on our Cybersecurity - Vulnerability Assessment team in Malaysia to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing, designing, and implementing network, and application and infrastructure vulnerability and configuration assessment systems using infrastructureas code, containers, within on-prem and cloud environments in use across the company.  This individual will coordinate and mentor the team, and act as technical liaison and business coordinator across functional teams and stakeholder efforts to mature and drive Application Security discovery and detection engineering improvements.

What you’ll achieve

You will:

• Lead and expand the AppSec Vulnerability Assessment program, driving cross-functional engagement and aligning with enterprise security goals and industry best practices.

• Architect and implement scalable solutions and automation for identifying and remediating web and API vulnerabilities across diverse environments.

• Act as the strategic SME and liaison for engineering and business teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior staff.

• Integrate Tenable and DAST capabilities into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated, continuous security validation within DevSecOps workflows.

• Drive adoption of DAST and related technologies, delivering risk-based vulnerability insights for executive decision-making.

• Establish and maintain security testing capabilities within Federal environments to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements 

• 6+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Application Security, or related security engineering roles, with proven leadership in multi-domain security initiatives.

• Expert in the entire Tenable platform and suite with hands-on expertise with leading vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Burp Suite, AppScan, Tenable, Prisma Cloud) and strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and threat modelling.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or similar) to enhance scanning capabilities and streamline workflows.

• Experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams, with strong communication, presentation, and data visualization skills to deliver actionable insights and executive dashboards.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Desirable Requirements 

• Experience securing cloud and containerized environments, with knowledge of best practices and relevant tools.

• Strategic and abstract thinking skills, including Design Thinking and business acumen, to influence security strategy and risk management decisions.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and IT Service Management workflows, including JIRA and related tools.

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact.That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 31 December 2025

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