Role Summary

Lead Application Security and Security Automation initiatives by integrating security into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, driving DevSecOps transformation, and developing scalable automation solutions using Python, Azure, APIs, GitHub, and ServiceNow.
Application Security Governance
- Serve as the primary Application Security lead and trusted advisor.
- Establish and mature Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices.
- Integrate security controls and gates into CI/CD pipelines.
- Manage and optimize security tools like SAST, DAST, SCA, Secret Detection, etc.
- Assess third-party components, open-source libraries, and APIs for security risks.
- Partner with development, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to embed security into the development lifecycle.
Security Automation Engineering
- Design and develop security automation solutions using Python and Azure.
- Build integrations across GitHub, ServiceNow, security tools, and enterprise platforms.
- Automate vulnerability management, reporting, compliance, and remediation workflows.




- Develop and maintain API-based integrations and cloud-native automation solutions.
Leadership Training
- Conduct secure coding and OWASP awareness sessions.
- Mentor engineers on Application Security and automation best practices.
- Lead cross-functional security and automation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 10+ years in Application Security, Security Engineering, Automation, or related roles.
- Solid expertise in OWASP Top 10, CWE, CVE, Secure SDLC, and DevSecOps.
- Expert-level Python development and automation skills.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, REST APIs, GitHub, and ServiceNow.
- Experience with Application Security tools including SAST, DAST, SCA, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Knowledge of CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, .NET, Node.js, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications

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