Principal Security EngineerLocation: Bengaluru, India
Years of Experience: 12+ years
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Engineer with extensive experience in Application Security, Cloud Security, and DevSecOps. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in enterprise and regulated environments, demonstrating expertise in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT), threat modeling, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) implementation. This role requires a hands-on approach to integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure application deployments.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across applications, APIs, web, mobile, and thick-client environments.
• Implement secure SDLC practices aligned with industry standards such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, ISO 27001, PTES, and ASVS.
• Perform threat modeling using STRIDE methodology to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Manage the vulnerability lifecycle,



including identification, remediation, and reporting of security issues.
• Conduct architecture security reviews to ensure compliance with security best practices.
• Integrate security tools (SAST/DAST) into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Provide guidance on cloud and container security, specifically with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to develop secure, scalable, and compliant enterprise solutions.

Mandatory Skills:
• Robust knowledge and experience in Application Security.
• 12+ years of experience in Application Security, Cloud Security, and DevSecOps.
• Hands-on experience with SAST/DAST tools such as Fortify SCA/SSC, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, Invicti (Netsparker), Qualys, and Nessus.
• Proven ability to manage vulnerability lifecycle and perform architecture security reviews.
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