Role: Security Developer
This role performs limited security testing at the unit or component level, employing
automated tools whenever that is possible.
Role Sets: Security
Relationships
Main Description

This role is responsible of testing the application for key security vulnerabilities at the unit/component level.

Staffing
Skills

A person filling the this role should have the following skills:

  • Basic understanding of testing approaches and techniques at the unit or component level, or both 
  • Basic understanding of Web application security 
  • Training in secure coding
  • Debugging and diagnostic skills in the security domain
  • Good knowledge of the component being tested
  • Training in the use of security test automated tools
  • Experience using the security test automated tools
Key Considerations
The person in this role will work with other security specialists to understand and fix the more complex security issues.