01 Aug
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Important Business
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Chennai
01 Aug
Important Business
Chennai
Job Title: Security Consultant
Role Summary
We are seeking a Security Consultant to join our team as a
hands -on technical specialist in automated threats and application security. In
this role, you will be responsible for implementing, tuning, and maintaining
security controls that protect our e -commerce platform and customer experience.
You will collaborate closely with Security Engineers and Architects,
while acting as a technical bridge to Application, DevOps, and Operations teams - providing execution and advisory support across the security lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
1. Bot Traffic Management & Edge Security
- Detect and
mitigate advanced automated traffic, including headless browsers and human -mimicking bots.
- Analyze traffic
patterns to identify and block threats such as credential stuffing, ATO,
inventory scalping, and scraping.
- Implement and
maintain edge protections including Akamai Bot Manager Premier (BMP), WAF, Content Protection Rules (CPR), and CDN configurations.
2. Application Security Through Entire SDLC
- Embed SAST
(SonarQube) and DAST (Invicti) within the CI/CD pipeline in
collaboration with DevOps.
- Triage
vulnerabilities, reduce false positives, and ensure actionable remediation
guidance for developers.
- Conduct targeted
application and API security assessments using Burp Suite.
3. Security Enablement & Operational Support
- Partner with Application
Teams to remediate vulnerabilities aligned with OWASP Top 10 and API security best practices.
- Support Production
Operations by troubleshooting security incidents, tuning controls, and
minimizing false positives or performance impact.
- Contribute to
identifying and prioritizing security debt in coordination with
business and engineering teams.
Technical Profile
- Experience: 5+
years in application security, web security, or security incident
management preferably in e -commerce or high -traffic environments.
- Threat Knowledge: Strong understanding of OWASP Automated Threats (OAT) and common
attack patterns targeting online retail platforms.
- Tools &
Platforms: Hands -on experience with one or more of the
following: Invicti, Burp Suite, SonarQube, and bot
mitigation tools (e.g., Akamai BMP, QuietAI).
- Technical
Foundations: Familiarity with CDN/WAF architectures, API
protocols (REST/GraphQL), and modern web application stacks.
- Collaboration: Ability to translate security findings into transparent, actionable guidance for
development and operations teams.
Soft Skills
· Strong communication skills with the ability to
explain security risks and remediation clearly to technical and non -technical
stakeholders.
· Collaborative mindset with experience working
across development, DevOps, and operations teams.
· Analytical thinking and problem -solving skills,
especially when investigating complex or ambiguous security issues.
· Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast -paced,
production -driven environment.
· Proactive and ownership -driven approach to
improving security posture and processes.
Team Dynamics
This role is focused on execution, analysis, and enablement. You
will operate within the frameworks defined by Security Architects and Engineers,
while serving as a key partner to application, DevOps, and operations teams to
ensure security controls are effective and sustainable.
Requirements
Graduation