Application Security Manager

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Manager to lead our security initiatives and

ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems and data. This role is crucial

in safeguarding our digital assets and maintaining compliance with industry

standards.

Themanageroftheapplicationsecurityprogramwillberesponsible for -

1. To Integratesecuritytools,standards,andprocessesintothe

productlifecycle(PLC).

2. EnsurethatdevelopersandQApersonnelaretrainedwiththeappropriatele

velofsecurityknowledgetoperformtheir dailyactivities.

3. Improveandsupportapplicationsecuritytooldeploymentsincludingstaticanal

ysisandruntimetestingtools and securedevelopmentstandards.

4. Conduct and manage periodic penetration testing exercises through expert consulting,

internal technology team, and managed services to identify the gaps and fulfill audit/

regulator requirements.

5. Create, Integrate and manage threat modelling process/ practices, following SSDLC and

application framework.

6. Manage the secure configuration/ hardening guidelines and compliance.

7. Should create and manage application security KPIs. KRIs compliance reports and

dashboards.

8. Should have strong hand-on experience of different tools, processes related to SAST,

DAST, API Security and Threat Modelling.

9. Should take care of Infosec functions by coordinating with various stakeholders (App

Team, Vendors, Auditors, Regulators).

10. Should have knowledge of best practices like OWASP, Microsoft SDL, SANS, NIST.

11. Should have a good espouser to cloud environment (AWS) and WAF (Imperva, Akamai)

12. Knowledge of Network and Data Security is a plus.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. 8-10 years of hands-on experience in application security.

2. Strong understanding of application security best practices, frameworks, and security

technologies, like Checkmarx, Fortify, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Acunetix etc.

3. Proven experience in managing VA, PT, Code review, SAST, DAST, SSDLC, Threat

Modelling, and Audit processes.

4. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., RBI, SEBI).

5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a

related field. Masters degree or relevant certifications preferred.