Application Security Engineer - SSDLC

Reserve Bank Information Technology; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank Information Technology is seeking an Application Security Engineer with 3–8 years of experience to strengthen our software security lifecycle across cloud and microservices. The role involves conducting SAST/DAST/SCA reviews, secure SDLC governance, and collaboration with development teams and stakeholders to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Candidates should have strong English communication, familiarity with OWASP/NIST, and knowledge of VMware cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in Secure SDLC for Waterfall or Agile development.
• Knowledge of OWASP and NIST security guidelines.
• Experience reviewing security of microservices and APIs.
• Hands-on with Source Code reviews (SAST).
• Hands-on with DAST and SCA tooling.
• Experience in Tech Stack Review.
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms/VMware and agile collaboration.
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities and communicate with stakeholders.
• Threat modelling knowledge (PASTA/STRIDE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform security best practices review with development team.
• Perform SCA and report vulnerabilities and recommendations.
• Perform Tech Stack review and report findings with recommendations.
• Perform code review with SAST and remove false positives, report issues.
• Perform DAST and report issues to development team.
• Contribute to RFP process and SSDLC tools implementation.
• Escalate issues and risks and take ownership for resolution.
• Track milestones and provide status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Secure SDLC

OWASP

NIST guidelines

API security

SAST

DAST

SCA

Tech stack review

Cloud platforms/VMware

Threat modelling

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Engineering

M.E./M.Tech in Engineering

CS/IT/IT Security specialization

BSc/MSc/MCA (IT/Computer)

Tools

SAST Tool

DAST Tool

SCA Tool

Cloud/VMware tooling

Job description

Role: Application Security Engineer

Experience range: 3 years - 8 years

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Platform Software Security Services Lead/ Manager

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Master Degree in Engineering in CSE/CS/IT/IT Security or Cyber Security Specialization/B.Sc/M.Sc/MCA (IT/Computer) preferred

Experience/ Qualifications

1. Experience in the following process areas:

• Secure SDLC Methodologies for Waterfall/ Agile software development
• Should be well-versed with Security best practices like OWASP and NIST guidelines
• Ability to perform security review of microservices architecture, API Security
• Hands on experience on Source Code reviews - SAST solution
• Hands on experience on Dynamic Application Security Testing - DAST
• Hands on experience in Software Composition Analysis - SCA
• Hands on experience in performing Tech Stack Review
• Comfortable working in an environment that practices Agile development, engaging Product Owner and other stakeholders
• Good knowledge of Cloud platform/VMware
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities & threat actors in the application cycle and communicate effectively to the stake holders.
• Threat Modelling PASTA, STRIDE etc (Good to Have)

2. Possesses ability to quickly understand the technical and functional aspects of the project to be able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, high integrity, strong work ethic and ability to empathize with the customer.

4. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment

5. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks

6. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

1. Perform security best practices review followed by Development team
2. Perform SCA and report vulnerabilities and recommendations
3. Perform Tech Stack review and report findings along with recommendations.
4. Perform code review (supporting SAST Tool) and remove false positives if any, and report valid security issues to development team
5. Perform DAST on the various applications and remove false positives if any, and report valid security issues to development team
6. Contribution to RFP process and assist in Implementing SSDLC Tools.

7. Escalate issues and risks and proactively takes ownership for resolution

8. Track milestones and deliverables and provide regular status reporting to respective stakeholders

Certifications

CSSLP/CISSP/SSCP or equivalent certification are desirable (Good to Have).

Application/API Security Threat Modelling/API Security product Implementations, Specialization or OWASP certifications or Agile Certifications are a plus

Employment Type

All positions are on fixed term contract on a full-time basis exclusively for ReBIT, initially for a period of five years, extendable by mutual consent

Location

Navi Mumbai, Bangalore