Software Dev Principal Engineer Security & Cloud Engineering
- Erwin India
- 12 - 17 years
- Hyderabad
- 22 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Principal Engineer Security & Cloud Engineering (Product & SC)
Location: Hybrid
Experience: 12+ years Employment Type: Full-time
We are looking for a Principal Engineer to lead Security and Cloud Engineering efforts for our enterprise Java product with both On-Prem and SaaS deployments. This is a hands-on leadership role driving secure SDLC practices, DevSecOps automation, container security, and platform hardening. You will work closely with engineering, DevOps, QA, and compliance teams to protect the product and infrastructure from vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
Application & Infrastructure Security
- Lead secure coding practices and integrate SAST, DAST, Penetration Testing, and vulnerability scanning into the development lifecycle.
- Analyze and remediate findings from tools like SpotBugs, Polaris Synopsys, Acunetix, and custom security assessments.
Threat Modeling & Risk Mitigation
- Perform threat modeling, assess security risks including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and privilege escalation.
- Guide teams on secure implementation patterns and anti-patterns.
Cloud & Container Security
- Harden Docker, Kubernetes, and SaaS infrastructure for multi-tenant, secure-by-design deployments.
- Implement policies for image scanning, secrets management, network segmentation, and runtime security.
Security Automation & DevSecOps
- Automate security checks in CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, SonarQube, etc.
- Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security and integrate tools for Terraform/Helm validations.
Governance & Compliance
- Define and enforce security standards aligned with OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, and industry best practices.
- Maintain documentation and assist with security audits and compliance requirements.
Mentoring & Collaboration
- Mentor engineers on secure design, coding, and deployment practices.
-Collaborate with product owners and engineering managers to drive secure feature development.
Required Qualifications
. 12+ years of experience in application security, DevSecOps, or cloud security within enterprise Java environments.
Strong knowledge of penetration testing, static/dynamic analysis, and tools like SpotBugs, Polaris, Acunetix, OWASP ZAP, etc.
Expertise in secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and remediating common issues like SQL injection, XSS, and insecure deserialization.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and cloud-native security tooling.
Familiarity with SaaS security concerns: multi-tenancy, access isolation, data encryption, and secure APIs.
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and using GitOps principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist).
Prior experience with security automation, policy-as-code, or container scanning platforms (e.g., Trivy, Aqua, Prisma).
Knowledge of threat modeling frameworks (e.g., STRIDE) and secure architecture principles.
Exposure to Gen AI tools for secure code analysis, vulnerability triaging, or automated documentation.
What We Offer
Opportunity to influence product direction and architecture.
A collaborative and learning-focused environment.
Access to modern tools and Gen AI platforms.
Competitive salary and performance bonus
Health insurance
Hybrid work model
Company Description
At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints. From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration, to database and systems management, to redefining security, and hundreds of needs in between, we help you conquer your next challenge now.
We re not the company that makes big promises. We re the company that fulfills them.
We re Quest: Where Next Meets Now.
Why work with us!
-Life at Quest means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.
-When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.
-Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationship.
-We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.
-Our team members health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.
Quest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: Security Testing EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Erwin IndiaLocation(s): Hyderabad+ View Contact
Keyskills: Automation Coding OWASP Active directory Application security Vulnerability SDLC Vulnerability assessment SQL Penetration testing
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