Application Security Analyst

Zs Associates; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zs Associates is seeking an Application Security Analyst in Pune to perform manual penetration tests across web, mobile, APIs, and microservices. You will review code, assess security at design level, and guide junior team members while aligning with DevSecOps and development teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, vulnerability validation, and close collaboration with architects and QA to enhance secure coding practices and incident response readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Information Assurance/Cybersecurity or related field.
• 0-4 years of Penetration Testing/Application Security/Offensive Security.
• Must have Security Certifications: OSCP/eWPTx and OSWA/OSWE/CWES/CWEE.
• Preferred Certifications: CRTP/CARTP, CRTE, OSEP, GRTP.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform manual application penetration tests on web, mobile, APIs, and microservices across production and pre-production environments.
• Conduct secure code reviews and assist in design-level security assessments with development and DevSecOps teams.
• Identify, validate, and document vulnerabilities related to OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, misconfigurations, and insecure coding patterns.
• Provide technical guidance to junior AppSec testers and review outputs for accuracy and evidence.
• Utilize tools like Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Snyk, Checkmarx, Black Duck, and Postman to identify runtime and source-code vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and architects to support remediation and promote secure coding practices.
• Assist in security awareness for internal stakeholders and support incident response activities when needed.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Application Security

Offensive Security

English Fluency

Self-motivated

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science / Information Assurance / Cybersecurity

Tools

Burp Suite Pro

OWASP ZAP

Snyk

Checkmarx

Black Duck

Postman

Job description

What You'll Do: The Application Security Analyst in Enterprise will report to the Application Security Lead

• Typical daily work will consist of independently performing manual application penetration tests on web, mobile, APIs, and microservices across production and pre-production environments under defined testing scopes.
• Conduct secure code reviews and assist in design-level security assessments in collaboration with development and DevSecOps teams.
• Identify, validate, and document application security vulnerabilities related to OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, misconfigurations, and common insecure coding or design patterns.
• Provide technical guidance to junior AppSec testers, review assessment outputs, validate findings, and support skill development through peer reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Utilize industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Snyk, Checkmarx, Black Duck, Postman, and custom scripts to identify vulnerabilities at both runtime and source code levels.
• Ensure high-quality security testing by following established testing standards, performing peer validation of findings, and ensuring vulnerabilities are accurate, reproducible, and well-evidenced.
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and architects to support remediation efforts and promote secure coding practices.
• Assist in providing security awareness and guidance to internal stakeholders to improve application security maturity.
• Support incident response activities by assisting in root cause analysis, vulnerability validation, and post-incident security assessments related to application security issues.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s in computer science /management of computer information/information assurance or Cybersecurity
• 0-4 years of Penetration Testing / Application Security / Offensive Security
• Must have Security Certifications: OSCP/eWPTx and OSWA/OSWE/CWES/CWEE
• Preferred Security Certifications: CRTP/CARTP, CRTE, OSEP, GRTP
• Preferred Security Cloud Certifications: AWS CLP, AWS Security Specialty
• Must be a self-starter who can learn quickly and independently.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach