Cybersecurity Engineer
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer based in India.
This role sits at the intersection of application security, engineering, and automation, offering the opportunity to directly influence the security posture of modern digital systems. You will work closely with product and development teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, from design through deployment. The position combines hands-on penetration testing with engineering-driven security automation and tooling. You will help identify vulnerabilities across web, mobile, API, and infrastructure layers while enabling faster and safer remediation. A key part of the role involves building dashboards, APIs, and automated workflows that improve visibility into security risks. You will also contribute to strengthening DevSecOps practices and shaping scalable, data-driven security programs. This is a high-impact environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for strengthening application security through hands-on assessment, automation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will perform penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security reviews across applications and systems, ensuring risks are identified and addressed effectively. You will also help embed security into DevSecOps pipelines while building scalable tools and reporting systems to improve visibility and response.
- Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis across web, mobile, API, and system environments
- Identify, document, and support remediation of security vulnerabilities in collaboration with engineering teams
- Perform architecture and code reviews to detect security gaps and ensure adherence to secure design principles
- Integrate security practices into DevSecOps workflows to enable shift-left security adoption
- Build automation solutions for vulnerability tracking, remediation workflows, and re-testing processes
- Develop KPI dashboards and reporting tools to monitor security posture and risk metrics
- Integrate security tools via APIs to centralize vulnerability management and improve observability
- Support secure coding practices through guidance, training, and continuous engagement with development teams
- 3–5 years of experience in application and network security, including penetration testing across web, mobile, and APIs
- Strong understanding of security frameworks such as OWASP and NIST, and secure SDLC practices
- Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools and vulnerability management platforms
- Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Postman, Nmap, and Kali Linux
- Strong programming or scripting skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, Java, or C#
- Experience building automation, integrations, and security tooling using APIs
- Ability to build dashboards and data-driven security reporting solutions (strong plus)
- Familiarity with cloud or hybrid infrastructures and modern DevOps environments
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts in security contexts is an added advantage
- Competitive compensation package
- Provident fund and comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility
- Employee engagement programs and local initiatives
- Opportunities to work on advanced security engineering and automation projects
- Continuous learning and professional development support.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings strong application security expertise combined with engineering and automation skills. You should have experience working across security testing tools and frameworks, along with the ability to translate findings into actionable improvements. Strong scripting ability and familiarity with modern security and cloud environments are essential.
Benefits:
Security pay context
Based on 1,648 disclosed Security salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $142K/year, with most offers between $114K and $180K (10th–90th percentile: $93K–$216K).
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