Manager - Application & Product Security
- Zeta
- 12 - 18 years
- Hyderabad
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
The role involves ensuring the security of web and mobile applications, APIs, and infrastructure by conducting regular VAPT. It requires providing expert guidance to developers on how to address and fix security vulnerabilities, along with performing code reviews to identify potential security issues. The role also includes actively participating in application design discussions to ensure security is integrated from the beginning and leading Threat Modeling exercises to identify potential threats. Additionally, the profile focuses on developing and promoting secure coding practices, educating developers and QA engineers on security standards for secure coding, data handling, network security, and encryption. The role also entails evaluating and integrating security testing tools like SAST, DAST, and SCA into the CI/CD pipeline to enhance continuous security integration.
Responsibilities
- Guide Security and Privacy Initiatives : Actively participate in design reviews and threat modeling sessions to help shape the security and privacy approach for technology projects, ensuring security is embedded at all stages of application development.
- Ensure Secure Application Development : Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure that applications are securely developed, hardened, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Project Scope Management : Define the scope for security initiatives, ensuring continuous adherence throughout each project phase, from initiation to sustenance/maintenance.
- Drive Internal Adoption and Visibility : Ensure that security projects are well-understood and adopted by internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization.
- Security Engineering Expertise : Serve as a technical expert and security champion within Zeta, providing guidance and expertise on security best practices across the organization.
- Team Leadership and Development
- Make decisions on hiring and lead the hiring process to build a skilled security team.
- Define and drive improvements in the hiring process to attract top security talent.
- Mentor and guide developers and QA teams on secure coding practices and security awareness.
- Security Tool and Gap Assessment : Continuously assess and recommend tools to address gaps in application security, ensuring the team is equipped with the best resources to identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Stakeholder Liaison : Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on security requirements and deliverables, acting as the main point of contact for all security-related matters within the team.
- Bug Bounty Program Management : Evaluate and triage security bugs reported through the Bug Bounty program, working with relevant teams to address and resolve issues effectively.
- Own Security Posture : Take ownership of the security posture of various applications across the business units, ensuring that security best practices are consistently applied and maintained.
Skills
- Hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Penetration Testing (PT) across web, mobile, API, and network/Infra environments.
- Deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and their respective attack and defense mechanisms.
- Strong exposure to Secure SDLC activities, Threat Modeling , and Secure Coding practices.
- Experience with both commercial and open-source security tools, including Burp Suite , AppScan , OWASP ZAP , BEEF , Metasploit , Qualys , Nipper , Nessus andSnyk .
- Expertise in identifying and exploiting business logic vulnerabilities .
- Solid understanding of cryptography , PKI-based systems, and TLS protocols.
- Proficiency in various AuthN/AuthZ frameworks (OIDC, OAuth, SAML) and the ability to read, write, and understand Java code.
- Experience with Static Analysis and Code Reviews using tools like Snyk , Fortify , Veracode , Checkmarx , and SonarQube .
- Hands-on experience in reverse engineering mobile apps and using tools like Dex2jar , ADB , Drozer , Clang , iMAS , and Frida/Objection for dynamic instrumentation.
- Experience conducting penetration tests and security assessments on internal/external networks, Windows/Linux environments, and cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS).
- Ability to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in Windows and Linux servers .
- Proficiency in shell scripting and automating tasks with tools such as Python or Ruby .
- Familiarity with PA-DSS , PCI SSF (S3, SSLC), and other security standards like PCI DSS , DPSC, ASVS and NIST .
- Understanding of Java frameworks like Spring Boot , CI/CD processes, and tools like Jenkins & Bitrise.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), including VPC/VNet, S3 buckets, IAM,Security Groups, blob stores, Load Balancers, Docker containers, and Kubernetes .
- Solid understanding of agile development practices.
- Active participation in bug bounty programs (HackerOne, Bug Crowd, etc.) and experience with hackathons and Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions.
- Knowledge of AWS/Azure services , including network configuration and security management.
- Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, Redshift, MySQL) and other data storage solutions like Elasticsearch and S3 buckets .
- Preferred Certifications: OSCP, OSWE, GWAPT, AWAE, AWS Certified Security Specialist, CompTIA Security+
Experience and Qualifications
- 12 to 18 years of overall experience in application security, with a strong background in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in software applications.
- A background in development and experience in the fintech sector is a plus.
- Bachelor of Technology (BE/ B.Tech ), M.Tech , or ME in Computer Science or an equivalent degree from an Engineering college/University .
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: IT & Information SecurityRole Category: IT SecurityRole: Application Security EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Zeta Inc.Location(s): Hyderabad+ View Contact
Keyskills: Linux Testing tools Information security MySQL Shell scripting Application development Windows Open source SDLC Python
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