Vice President, Application Security

Saviynt; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saviynt is seeking a VP, Application Security to lead the development of a next-generation Application Security program focusing on leveraging AI for enhanced pen testing. This role involves defining penetration testing use cases and mentoring top testers while influencing security decisions organization-wide.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Application and API security, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and Azure), and Kubernetes. Saviynt welcomes a diverse team and offers equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in building Application Security programs.
• Strong technical depth across security domains.
• Ability to mentor penetration testers and influence security decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define advanced penetration testing and red teaming use cases.
• Mentor top penetration testers.
• Influence security decisions across the organization.

Skills

Application security expertise

API security

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and Azure)

Kubernetes (EKS and AKS)

Penetration testing

Red teaming experience

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a VP, Application Security to join our Security leadership team. The App Sec leader will focus on building the next-generation Application Security program, leveraging AI to elevate pen testing and shift-left functions. Expertise is expected in all areas of Application and API security, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and Azure), and Containerized Environments, including Kubernetes (EKS and AKS).

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for defining advanced penetration testing and red teaming use cases and mentoring our top penetration testers. This role requires strong technical depth, and the ability to influence security decisions across the organization.

Training & Compliance

• Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter.
• Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as:
• Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy
• Incident Response Policy/Procedures
• Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures
• Mobile Device Policy
• Account Management Policy
• Access Control Policy
• Personnel Security Policy
• Privacy Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer

Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.