ENGINEER
Responsibilities
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Level: Mid Level
Full Job Description
Happiest Minds Technologies Limited is seeking a dedicated and skilled Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic team in Pune, India, with a specific focus on the Navi Mumbai (Belapur) location. This is a permanent role for an individual passionate about safeguarding applications and sensitive data.
About the Role
As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security posture of our applications. You will leverage your foundational knowledge of security practices and hands-on experience with various security tools and methodologies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments for web and mobile applications utilizing SAST (Static Application Security Testing), DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), and MAST (Mobile Application Security Testing) methodologies.
- Perform thorough Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to detect and mitigate security risks inherent in applications.
- Actively collaborate with development teams to embed robust security practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Analyze and enhance existing security measures in alignment with industry best practices, including guidelines from OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project).
- Utilize essential security tools, such as OWASP ZAP, to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
- Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of security standards and operational procedures.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in application security, emerging threats, and evolving threat landscapes.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Possess 2 to 3 years of dedicated experience in Application Security or a closely related field.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of core security principles and common application vulnerabilities.
- Exhibit practical experience with SAST, DAST, MAST, and various security assessment tools, including but not limited to OWASP ZAP.
- Familiarity with the processes involved in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).
- A certification such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) will be considered a significant advantage.
- Exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Possess strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within a team environment.
Location and Working Conditions
- Location: Navi Mumbai (Belapur), India.
- Working Mode: This is an onsite position. Alternate Saturdays are working days.
Company
Happiest Minds Technologies Limited
Happiest Minds Technologies Limited is a next-generation IT services and digital transformation company committed to helping enterprises realize their digital future. We offer services across areas li...