Application Security Engineer

IND KCI Medical India Private limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking an Application Security Engineer to protect healthcare information systems and client data. You will operate DAST tools, run scans against web apps and APIs, and collaborate with development teams to remediate findings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–6 years in application security, with experience in Qualys and cloud environments (AWS/Azure). Hybrid India-based position with relocation not authorized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–6 years of experience in application security.
• Experience administering Qualys VM or AppSec tooling.
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize risks and make sound judgments.
• Knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Secure Solventum's healthcare information systems and protect client data.
• Operate and enhance application security tool environments.
• Author automation scripts (Python preferred) for recurring tasks.
• Run DAST scans against web apps and APIs; manage schedules and configurations.
• Tune scanning profiles to reduce false positives and improve detection.

Skills

Qualys VM

REST APIs

AWS/Azure

Cross-team collaboration

Attention to detail

Risk prioritization

Communication

NIST/HITRUST/FedRAMP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Qualys

AppSec tooling

Job description

Job Description: Application Security Engineer

At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information—learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/

3M Health Care is now Solventum. At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Joining a team of cybersecurity professionals motivated to secure Solventum's healthcare information systems and the personal health information of our clients and their patients.
• Operating and enhancing application security tool environments.
• Authoring automation scripts for reoccurring tasks (Python preferred).
• Setup and execute authenticated and unauthenticated dynamic application security testing (DAST) scans against web applications and APIs using approved tools.
• Manage scan scheduling, configuration, and coverage across application security tool environments.
• Tune scanning profiles to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Ensure DAST scanning aligns with release cycles and risk-based scanning requirements.
• Validate DAST findings to confirm exploitability and business impact.
• Categorize vulnerabilities using industry standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Prioritize findings based on risk, application criticality, and exposure.
• Eliminate false positives and duplicate findings prior to developer handoff.
• Partner with development and platform teams to explain DAST findings and remediation expectations.
• Track remediation progress and verify fixes through re-scanning or targeted validation.
• Maintain accurate vulnerability records in enterprise tracking systems.
• Escalate overdue or high-risk vulnerabilities in accordance with policy.
• Working with application teams to validate that software applications meet security guidelines and compliance standards such as HIPPA, SOC II, GDPR, NIST 800-53, etc.
• Building solutions that collect and present vulnerability and compliance data to Solventum’s leadership.

Your skills & expertise (Minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree & 3-6 years of experience
• Experience administering Qualys VM or App sec
• Experience in working across multiple teams and disciplines
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Risk-based prioritization and sound judgment.
• Knowledgeable with AWS or Azure cloud environments
• Familiarity with best practice software security requirements in industry standard compliance programs (NIST, HITRUST, FedRAMP, etc.)
• Experience developing or testing RESTful APIs with an understanding of Postman and/or Swagger files
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently or collaborate with application teams

Additional qualifications (Nice to have)

• Experience administering Qualys or WebInspect vulnerability management and application security modules

Work location: Hybrid - India Only Travel: May include up to 10% Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized.

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Diversity & Inclusion (*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future