Head of Application Security

3 weeks ago

india Security Lit Full time

Job Description:

Join the forefront of cybersecurity innovation at Security Lit We're on the hunt for a dynamic Application Security (AppSec) Manager Lead to steer our Information Security Team. This pivotal role focuses on Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing within the BFSI sector. You’ll be leading a spirited team spread across the UK, India, and New Zealand, enhancing our global security posture.


Roles & Responsibilities:


  • Support application team to perform application vulnerability assessments and document vulnerabilities which were found and provide recommendations for remediation according to BFSI guidelines and industry best practices
  • Provide guidance to application team on application security best practices
  • Support remediation effort and track open issues and follow up to ensure remediation
  • Prioritizing security vulnerabilities identified during assessment and its severity, impact identification
  • Follow-up on closure of identified gaps and utilize escalation matrix effectively wherever necessary
  • Conduct application security assessment results review and mitigation approval
  • Perform report reviews
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies while keeping in view the cybersecurity risks, technology risks and regulatory compliance;
  • Keep abreast with new technologies to ensure that the organization remains at the forefront of security
  • Research and maintain proficiency in Application exploitation, tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in Application security
  • Managing security testers and assigning security related tasks.
  • Create Security Test Plans and Dashboards
  • Lead analysis on Quality review findings performed to discern trends and focus areas for appropriate management


Requirements / Key Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of security issues, exploitation techniques and remediation measures.
  • Hands-on Experience in Application (Web, Mobile, API, Thick clients) Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Testing (Automated + Manual) on business critical assets
  • Hands-on experience with well-known security tools BurpSuite, Nessus, Nmap, Accunetix, Metasploit Netsparker, Qualys etc.
  • In-depth understanding on Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE)/ Cert advisory database
  • Knowledge of Network Security technology in areas of Firewall, IPS, VPN, Gateway security solutions (proxy, web filtering)
  • Perform in-depth analysis of Application security VAPT results, Ability to review assessment reports to provide risk mitigation & recommendations on that basis
  • Familiarity with OWASP, SANS vulnerabilities along with its validations in source code and other security frameworks & Compliance.
  • Sound knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework with hacker mindset.
  • Sound knowledge of Networking concepts & Good understanding of latest Network /security technologies such as Cloud security and recent trends


Desired Candidate Profile

  • Engineering Graduate in CS,IT, EC or InfoSec , CyberSec or MCA equivalent
  • Strong organizational, teamwork, multitasking & time management skills
  • 6 to 8+ years of relevant working experience
  • Outstanding communication abilities. Ability to effectively communicate the required recommendations
  • Ability to work under pressure & Fast paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset & outstanding problem solving skills
  • ·Great Awareness of cyber security trends & hacking techniques

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