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Senior Security Engineer

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Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and driven Senior Security Engineer to join our growing security team. This role requires a hands-on professional who can evaluate and strengthen the security posture of our applications and infrastructure across Web, Android, iOS, APIs, and cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will also lead technical triage from our bug bounty program, integrate security into the DevOps lifecycle, and contribute to building a security-first engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform Security reviews, Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Testing for Web, Android, iOS, and API endpoints
  • Perform Threat Modelling & anticipate potential attack vectors and improve security architecture on complex or cross-functional components
  • Identify and remediate OWASP Top 10 and mobile-specific vulnerabilities
  • Conduct secure code reviews and red team assessments
  • Integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, and secret scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines
  • Automate security checks using tools like SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, etc.
  • Maintain and manage vulnerability scanning infrastructure
  • Perform security assessments of AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, with an emphasis on container security, particularly for Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Implement guardrails for IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and cloud monitoring
  • Contribute to infrastructure hardening for containers, Kubernetes, and virtual machines
  • Triage bug bounty reports and coordinate remediation with engineering teams
  • Act as the primary responder for external security disclosures
  • Maintain documentation and metrics related to bug bounty and penetration testing activities
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to ensure secure design decisions
  • Lead security design reviews for new features and products
  • Provide actionable risk assessments and mitigation plans to stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5 to 8 years of solid hands-on experience in the VAPT domain
  • Solid understanding of Web, Android, and iOS application security
  • Experience with DevSecOps tools and integrating security into CI/CD
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and their security models
  • Familiarity with bug bounty programs and responsible disclosure practices
  • Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite, MobSF, OWASP ZAP, Terraform, Checkov..etc
  • Good knowledge of API security
  • Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation tasks

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSCP, CEH, AWS Security Specialty, or similar certifications
  • Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., FinTech, InsurTech)

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