Security Engineer – Source code Review, VAPT

Job Locations
IN-MH-Mumbai
Job area
IT & Digital
Employment type
Permanent
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Workplace
On-Site
ID
2026-50161

Overview

  • JOB TITLE: Security Engineer – Application Security, VAPT & GRC
  • JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Security Engineer with 1–3 years of experience in Application Security, VAPT (Web & Mobile), and GRC & Audit. The candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in SAST, Web and Mobile VAPT, along with sound knowledge of CERT-In guidelines and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. The role requires working closely with development, IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

  • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • APPLICATION SECURITY & SAST:
      • Perform Static Application Security Testing (SAST) on web and mobile application source code
      • Identify and analyze vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10, CWE, and secure coding flaws
      • Triage and validate SAST findings and eliminate false positives
      • Work closely with developers to explain vulnerabilities and recommend remediation
      • Integrate security testing tools into CI/CD pipelines.
      • Conduct Web Application Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
      • Identify vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, authentication and authorization issues
      • Perform both automated and manual penetration testing
      • Validate vulnerabilities and assess business risk
      • Prepare detailed VAPT reports with proof of concept and remediation steps
      • Perform re-testing after fixes.
      • Conduct Mobile Application VAPT for Android and iOS applications
      • Perform static and dynamic analysis of mobile applications
      • Identify issues such as insecure storage, improper platform usage, insecure
      • communication, and weak cryptography
      • Use reverse engineering and runtime analysis techniques when required
      • Prepare detailed VAPT security assessment reports
    • GRC, AUDIT & COMPLIANCE:
      • Support Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities
      • Ensure compliance with CERT-In directives, incident reporting, and log retention requirements
      • Implement and monitor controls as per the DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection Act)
      • Assist in internal and external security audits
      • Perform risk assessments, gap analysis, and compliance tracking
      • Maintain security policies, procedures, SOPs, and audit documentation
      • Support ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other regulatory or customer audits
    • PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:

      • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

      • OSCP / GWAPT / eMAPT / GMOB (any VAPT-related certification)

      • CSSLP (for application security)

    • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

      • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

      • Strong attention to detail and security mindset

      • Willingness to learn and adapt to new security threats and regulations

    • REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

      • Strong understanding of application security and secure SDLC

      • In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 (Web & Mobile)

      • Hands-on experience with SAST, Web VAPT, and Mobile VAPT tools

      • Knowledge of CERT-In guidelines and Indian cyber security regulations

      • Strong understanding of DPDP Act, data privacy, and data protection principles

      • Familiarity with ISO 27001, risk management, and audit processes

      • Good documentation and reporting skills

      • Strong analytical and communication skills

    • TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES:
      • SAST Tools: Checkmarx, Fortify, Veracode, SonarQube (or similar)
      • Web VAPT Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, Acunetix
      • Mobile Security Tools: MobSF, Drozer, Frida, Burp Suite
      • Security Tools: SIEM (Splunk/ELK), WAF, EDR
      • CI/CD and DevSecOps tools (preferred)

Qualifications

  • EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field

Essential skills

  • TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES:
    • SAST Tools: Checkmarx, Fortify, Veracode, SonarQube (or similar)
    • Web VAPT Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, Acunetix
    • Mobile Security Tools: MobSF, Drozer, Frida, Burp Suite
    • Security Tools: SIEM (Splunk/ELK), WAF, EDR
    • CI/CD and DevSecOps tools (preferred)

Experience

  • EXPERIENCE: 1–3 Years EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time LOCATION: As per business requirement

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