Job Title: Specialist, Application Security We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will play a critical part in securing our applications by embedding security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), identifying vulnerabilities, and enabling development teams to build secure, resilient systems.
Perform secure code reviews, dependency analysis (SCA), and agile security testing (DAST) across a range of applications.
Conduct manual security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Integrate security best practices into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design and implement secure-by-design applications.
Design and implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Drive adoption of contemporary application security practices and frameworks.
Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
Deliver secure coding training sessions and awareness programs for developers.
Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.

Qualifications & Skills




6years of combined experience in software development, cybersecurity, and application security.
Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
Strong knowledge of secure SDLC practices and CI/CD security integration.
Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
Understanding of AI technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic systems.
Knowledge of security frameworks (OWASP Top 10, NIST, CIS).
Robust grasp of cryptography, authentication, and authorization protocols.
Experience in threat modeling (experience with commercial tools is a plus).
Familiarity with cloud and container security (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Industry certifications such as: OSCP / OSWE, GWAPT / eWPT, CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH (with application security focus).

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📌 Specialist, Application Security Karnataka
🏢 Pearson
📍 Karnataka