Lead Product Security and Compliance Engineer

Big Happy; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time-Off

Comprehensive Health & Family Support

Performance-Driven Rewards & Growth

Relocation & Seamless Transition

Inclusive Culture & Collaborative Env

Job summary

BigHappy seeks a Senior/Lead Product Security & Compliance Engineer to own security end-to-end across the stack and drive SOC 2 readiness. You will collaborate with Chandigarh-area engineers (Go, Node.js, React, AWS) and engage with customers, auditors, and vendors on security posture.

You will establish secure SDLC practices, lead vulnerability management, and implement governance to protect data and access controls as the company scales.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in product/application security, including demonstrated ownership of a SOC 2 (or comparable) compliance.
• Either built from scratch or carried through multiple audit cycles.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10 and beyond), with hands-on experience finding and fixing them, not just reading scanner output.
• Experience embedding security into the SDLC and shifting developer behavior.
• Familiarity with cloud security, AWS preferred, and working knowledge of modern tooling (SAST/DAST, SCA, secrets scanning).
• Hands-on ability to read, review and suggest fixes in production code in at least one backend language (Go, Node.js, Python or Java).
• Strong communication skills across engineering, operations, leadership, auditors, customers, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own product security end-to-end. Identify vulnerabilities across the full stack: application code, third‑party dependencies, APIs, and cloud/infrastructure configuration.
• Pair with engineering teams to assist with remediation, explain root cause, and build capability to catch similar issues.
• Contribute to and maintain SOC 2 compliance: control implementation, evidence collection, audit readiness, and ongoing maintenance.
• Champion secure development practices org-wide: Secure SDLC, code review guidelines, threat modeling, and security training for engineers.
• Select, set up, and manage the security tooling stack: SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, secrets detection, and coordinating penetration tests.
• Own security incident response: detection, triage, remediation, and blameless post-incident reviews.
• Own access control and data protection practices: least-privilege reviews, data classification, and encryption standards.
• Track and report security posture and compliance status to leadership in business terms.
• Stay current on threats, CVEs, and compliance requirements; translate into concrete changes.
• Run vendor security assessments and act as primary contact for external auditors.
• Build a security-first culture across engineering.

Skills

SOC 2 ownership

Audit experience

OWASP Top10

SDLC security

AWS security

Go/Node/Python/Java

Code review

Tools

SAST/DAST

SCA

Secrets scanning

Penetration testing

Job description

Lead Product Security and Compliance Engineer

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Department: Tech Dev

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: India

Reporting To: Mukesh Godara

Description

BigHappy is looking for a Senior/Lead Product Security & Compliance Engineer to be the org's go-to authority on product security. Someone who can own the problem end-to-end rather than hand off findings and move on. This is a senior, largely independent role: you'll set the security standards our engineering teams work to, contribute to and maintain our SOC 2 compliance from control implementation through audit readiness, and build the tooling and culture that catches vulnerabilities before they ship.

You'll work hands-on with the Chandigarh Tri-city engineering teams (Go, Node.js, React, AWS) — not just filing tickets, but sitting with engineers to help them understand and fix what you find. As we scale, this role is also expected to credibly respond to customers, auditors, and vendors on security posture.

NOTE:

• Candidates must be open to work within USA time zones EST/EDT and PST/PDT hours.

Key Responsibilities

Office IT & network operations (steady state) Own product security end-to-end. Identify vulnerabilities across the full stack: application code, third‑party dependencies, APIs, and cloud/infrastructure configuration.

• Work directly with engineering teams to assist with fixing what you find
  • Pairing on remediation, explaining root cause, and building their ability to catch similar issues themselves, not just filing reports over the wall.
• Contribute and maintain SOC 2 compliance : control implementation, evidence collection, audit readiness, and ongoing maintenance as controls evolve.
• Champion secure development practices org-wide
  • Secure SDLC, code review guidelines, threat modeling for new features, and security training/enablement for engineers.
• Select, set up, and manage the security tooling stack
  • SAST/DAST scanning, dependency and vulnerability scanning, secrets detection, and coordination of periodic penetration tests.
• Own security incident response
  • Detection, triage, remediation, and blameless post-incident review, including the process itself, not just individual incidents.
• Own access control and data protection practices
  • Least-privilege access reviews, data classification, and encryption standards across systems.
• Track and report on security posture and compliance status to leadership, in terms non-security stakeholders can act on.
• Stay current on emerging threats, relevant CVEs, and evolving compliance requirements (SOC 2 today, maybe ISO 27001 as we scale) and translate that into concrete changes to our practices.
• Run vendor security assessments, maintain security policy documentation, and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Build a security-first culture across engineering. The goal is a trusted advisor teams want to loop in early, not a gatekeeper they route around.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of experience in product/application security, including demonstrated ownership of a SOC 2 (or comparable) compliance.
• Either built from scratch or carried through multiple audit cycles.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10 and beyond), with hands‑on experience finding and fixing them, not just reading scanner output.
• Experience embedding security into the SDLC and shifting developer behavior.
  • Able to influence practices across teams without formal authority and without becoming a blocker to shipping.
• Familiarity with cloud security, AWS preferred to align with our infrastructure, and working knowledge of modern security tooling (SAST/DAST, SCA, secrets scanning).
• Hands‑on ability to read, review and suggest fixes in production code in at least one backend language (Go, Node.js, Python or Java).
• Strong communication skills. This role works cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership, and needs to translate technical risk into business terms auditors, customers, and executives can act on.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Relevant certifications - CISSP, OSCP, CCSK, or similar.
• Experience with Go language, including Go-specific security tooling.
• Prior experience in a startup or scale‑up environment, balancing security rigor against shipping speed.
• Experience with ad‑tech, martech, or another high‑throughput, latency‑sensitive domain.
• Experience taking a company through ISO 27001 or a similar framework beyond SOC 2.
• Experience running or coordinating penetration testing engagements with external vendors.

Benefits

Flexible Time-Off : At BIG Happy, we believe that great work comes from a well balanced life. Our flexible time‑off policy empower employees to manage their schedules effectively, recharge when needed, and maintain a healthy work‑life balance without compromising productivity.

Comprehensive Health & Family Support: We prioritize the well-being of our team and their families. Our plans provide health support policies, including maternity benefits, ensure that employees feel supported during important life stages.

Performance-Driven Rewards & Growth: We recognize and reward impact. Through performance bonuses and incentive programs, employees are acknowledged for their contributions and achievements, fostering a motivating environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

Relocation & Seamless Transition Support: Joining us from a different location? We’ve got you covered. Our relocation support and reimbursement policies are designed to make your transition smooth and stress‑free, allowing you to focus on settling into your role and new environment.

Inclusive Culture & Collaborative Environment: Our workplace thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and engagement. From cross-functional 1:1s to team building activities like movie outings, events, and office get‑togethers, we ensure every team member feels connected, valued, and empowered to contribute meaningfully.