Application Security Specialist

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Job Summary

The Application Security Specialist will be responsible for conducting comprehensive application security assessments across various platforms, including web applications, APIs, and mobile applications. This role is critical in ensuring that applications are designed, developed, and deployed with an adequate security posture to mitigate vulnerabilities and risks to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Manual and Automated Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) for web, API, and thick client applications, focusing on the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Perform thorough manual code reviews to identify security flaws in the development process.
• Execute Mobile Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), covering both static and dynamic analyses.
• Carry out Infrastructure VAPT or vulnerability assessment and configuration reviews as needed.
• Provide insights on Container/Docker security and perform cloud audits when applicable.
• Communicate effectively with business users to explain vulnerabilities and security concerns in simple, understandable terms.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in Application Security assessments.
• Proficiency in web application, mobile application, API, and thick client security testing.
• Strong skills in manual penetration testing and network vulnerability assessment.
• Experience in source code review and identifying security weaknesses.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP), or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) are preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate security findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Notice period of Immediate to 15 days.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Infrastructure VAPT, vulnerability assessment, and configuration reviews.
• Familiarity with Container/Docker security and performing cloud audits.

Experience

4 to 6 years of relevant experience in conducting Application Security assessments.

Environment

This position can be based in either Bangalore, Chennai, or Dubai.

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