Application Security Specialist

Morae; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic high-growth organization is seeking an Application SaaS Security Specialist to advance in their Global Information Security Team. This role requires expertise in application security, vulnerability assessment, and secure coding practices. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT, 3-5 years of experience in security, and familiarity with various security tools and protocols. The company promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and diversity, making it an ideal environment for professionals eager to grow their careers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in application security or software development with a strong interest in security.
• Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Understanding of authentication/authorization protocols: OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, testing and reviewing application security controls.
• Perform threat modelling and document potential security risks.
• Provide security guidance and best practices to development teams.

Skills

Application Security

Secure Coding Principles

Threat Modelling

Vulnerability Assessment

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

AWS

Azure

Python

PowerShell

Job description

We are looking for a high-performing individual looking to advance their career in our Global Information Security Team. We need a motivated and detail-oriented Application SaaS Security Specialist to join our growing security team. This subject matter expert level role is ideal for candidates with good knowledge in application security and a passion for securing modern web, mobile, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, testing and review of application security controls across system development projects.
• Assist in reviewing, design and implement Authentication, Authorization and IAM controls across various applications and environments.
• Performing application IAM design reviews and access recertifications.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, requirements and guidelines.
• Help to address information security incidents.
• Provide security guidance and best practices to development teams on secure coding principles.
• Collaborate with global application development teams to promote secure coding practices and assist with threat modelling.
• Perform threat modelling and document potential security risks for new and existing features.
• Participate in security reviews for application architecture, code changes design documents.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of applications, APIs, and web services.
• Identify, document, and report security vulnerabilities with clear and concise remediation recommendations.
• Support the identification, tracking, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across applications.
• Monitor security tools and dashboards to detect threats and weaknesses in real-time.
• Stay current with the latest application security trends, tools, and technologies.
• Contribute to documentation of security standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Support internal security audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT engineering, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in application security or software development with a strong interest in security.
• Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Understanding of common web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with security testing tools and techniques (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, static dynamic analysis tools or similar).
• Understanding of authentication/authorization protocols: OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML.
• Experience with cloud security concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with coding and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience on Git, Sentinel One, Microsoft Azure AD, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Compliance Suite, Mimecast, Sentinel One, Threat Aware, Darktrace, Tenable/Nessus, Kali Linux, AWS Security, BitSight, knowb4.com, and SolarWinds.
• Professional-level technical security management certification (Microsoft SC, EC-Council, CompTIA).

About the Company

Morae is a dynamic, high-growth organization that provides an integrated suite of solutions to corporate law departments and law firms, and partners with leading software and services providers, both within and outside the legal industry. We are a young company but are made up of seasoned professionals in the legal industry, with a focus on building productive long-term relationships with employees and clients in an environment where collaboration is encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and diversity of thought, cultures, communities, and points of view is embraced. Our team has the vision to create an effective solution for any business problem and the experience to execute that vision. Learn more at www.moraeg.com. Our privacy policy can be found here https://www.morae.com/privacy-policy.