Description
We are looking for a forward-thinking and skilled Application Security Leader to strengthen and drive our Application Security practice, with a focus on DevSecOps and cloud-native applications in EXL, a $2B Nasdaq-listed global cloud-native organization. This role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in securing complex, multi-cloud and AI-based solutions/applications. This role is crucial as we enhance our Data and AI lead solutions capabilities, especially in the context of handling sensitive Health and Insurance data. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing robust application security programs, ensuring the protection of critical business applications and data, and leading a high-performing team of security professionals. Collaborate with senior management and department leaders to identify opportunities to improve EXL’s cloud security posture and establish a roadmap to mature the application security program. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership:



Develop and execute a comprehensive application security strategy that aligns with the organization’s business goals and technology landscape. Lead and mentor a global team of application security professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate with development, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps processes. Knowledge of secure coding principles and practices to prevent vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. Experience with static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and interactive application security testing (IAST) tools. Work closely with product management and engineering teams to ensure security requirements are defined and implemented in new products and features. Establish and enable a high security baseline for all container setting

📌 240081-Senior Assistant Vice President (Pune)
🏢 EXL
📍 Pune