What Drives Success
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Specialist (IC3) with 6-9 years of experience in Application Security & Penetration Testing (VAPT), and security testing methodologies. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in DAST, API Security Testing, Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST), and hands-on exposure to AI-driven security testing and AI security risks. This role will work closely with development, DevOps, architecture, and product teams to identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities throughout the SDLC.
Key Responsibilities
Application Security
Perform end-to-end application security assessments for web, mobile, and API applications.
Conduct threat modeling, secure design reviews, and architecture assessments.
Validate security controls and identify vulnerabilities using manual and automated techniques.
Review remediation recommendations and support development teams during vulnerability closure.
DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
Conduct DAST assessments using tools such as:
Burp Suite Enterprise/Qualified




Invicti (Netsparker)
Checkmarx
Analyze and validate findings to eliminate false positives.
Support tuning and optimization of DAST tools.
Develop DAST scanning standards, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
API Security
Perform API security testing against REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and Microservices architectures.
Validate API security controls including:
Authentication & Authorization
OAuth 2.0 / OIDC
JWT Security
Rate Limiting
Input Validation
API Abuse Scenarios
Conduct testing aligned with:
OWASP API Security Top 10
OWASP ASVS
OWASP Testing Guide
Utilize tools such as:
Postman
Burp Suite
OWASP ZAP
ReadyAPI
Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST)
Perform Android and iOS application security assessments.
Conduct dynamic mobile application testing.
Assess data storage, encryption, certificate pinning, and API security implementations.
Use security tools such as:
MobSF
NowSecure
Burp Suite

📌 Senior Security Specialist – Application Security (Chennai)
🏢 Lennox International
📍 Chennai