App Security Specialist
Cognizant
Date: 1 week ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced App Security Specialist with 8 to 12 years of experience in Privileged Access Management within the Hi-Tech domain. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid model during day shifts ensuring the security and integrity of our applications. This role does not require travel.
Responsibilities
CISSP CISM or similar certifications are preferred.
We are seeking an experienced App Security Specialist with 8 to 12 years of experience in Privileged Access Management within the Hi-Tech domain. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid model during day shifts ensuring the security and integrity of our applications. This role does not require travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and management of Privileged Access Management solutions to secure sensitive data and systems.
- Oversee the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures related to application security.
- Provide expert guidance on security best practices to development teams to ensure secure coding standards.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
- Develop and deliver security training programs to educate employees on security awareness and best practices.
- Stay updated with the latest security trends threats and technologies to proactively protect the organization.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to application security.
- Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
- Support the design and implementation of security architectures for new and existing applications.
- Provide detailed reports and documentation on security incidents assessments and compliance status.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand security requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
- Must have extensive experience in Privileged Access Management ensuring the security of sensitive data and systems.
- Must have domain expertise in the Hi-Tech industry understanding its unique security challenges and requirements.
- Should have strong knowledge of security best practices and standards ensuring secure coding and development processes.
- Should have experience in conducting security assessments and audits identifying vulnerabilities and recommending solutions.
- Should have excellent communication skills to provide guidance and training to development teams and employees.
- Nice to have certifications such as CISSP CISM or similar demonstrating expertise in information security.
- Nice to have experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Nice to have knowledge of the latest security trends and technologies staying proactive in protecting the organization.
- Nice to have experience in risk assessment and mitigation addressing identified security risks effectively.
- Nice to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills ensuring timely resolution of security incidents.
- Nice to have experience in designing and implementing security architectures for applications.
- Nice to have the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams integrating security measures into the development lifecycle.
- Nice to have strong documentation skills providing detailed reports on security incidents assessments and compliance status.
CISSP CISM or similar certifications are preferred.
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