Job Title: Specialist, Application Security

Job Description: 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.

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Key Responsibilities

* Perform secure code reviews, dependency analysis (SCA), and dynamic 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 modern 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.

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Qualifications & Skills

* 6+ years 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).
* Solid grasp of cryptography, authentication, and authorization protocols.
* Experience in threat modeling (experience with commercial tools is a plus).
* Fami

📌 Specialist, Application Security (Bengaluru)
🏢 Pearson
📍 Bengaluru