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Location

Trivandrum | India

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Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Manager –Application Security

As part of our Cyber Security team, you will build and manage a secure cloud/on-prem platform while ensuring seamless development, build and deployment capabilities. You will be responsible for the security assessment of infrastructure, database and applications, setting up processes and guidelines. You will work closely with DevOps, Architects and Developers and QA to build highly reliable and secure products. You shall also perform in-depth analysis of security test results and create report that describes findings, exploitation procedures, risks and recommendations. Their goal is to be a security and IT evangelist that identifies innovative solutions, creates secure patterns, and validates that they are deployed correctly. This may include deploying new security tools, embedding in high-profile projects, and rapid execution of mergers and acquisitions.

This role requires developing in-depth knowledge of our security standards and baselines, assessing new system architecture against them, and finding ways to deliver security with enabling business agility.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Manager with expertise in Application Security. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering. You will work with other infrastructure, DevOps and application engineers to understand client business needs, provide expertise around application and cloud service development, as well as define and own clear guardrails, alerts, and Security as Code (SaC) deployments.

Your key responsibilities

6+ years of information technology experience, with 3+ years of specialization in Information Security roles that include multiple areas of specialization.

• Expertise managing large scale applications
• Deep experience with CI/CD, DevOps development automation
• Experience with Lean product development and agile software development principles and process
• Convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executives.
• Experience in Threat modeling.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 web and the ability to effectively communicate methodologies and techniques with development teams
• Ability to automate DAST/SAST solutions and reporting
• Support SDLC and agile environments with application security testing and source code reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and advise to junior team members on attack and penetration test engagements.
• Develop automated solutions that mitigate risks throughout the organization.
• Understanding of TCP/IP network protocols.
• Security Engineering & Architecture assessments
• Network Security (including IPS, WAF, and cloud-native protections)
• Zero Trust Design & Implementation
• Cloud Security Architecture & Serverless Infrastructure
• DevSecOps Practices
• API Security and driving reuse of capabilities across the organization
• Data Security (identification & controls of sensitive data, including DLP
• Secrets Management
• Identity and Access Management (including User Lifecycle Management)

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience with performing manual and automated SAST assessments.
• Experience with scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl etc.) updated and familiarized with the latest exploits and security trends.
• Familiarity with dynamic web application vulnerability scanning tools and services (Acunetix, HP WebInspect, IBM AppScan, BurpSuite, IBM AppScan)
• Familiarity with static code analysis tools and services (CheckMarx, Fortify Static Code Analysis tool, Veracode, Coverity, IBM AppScan Source)
• Familiarity with integrating SAST and DAST tools in CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience with automation through solutions such as Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, and Ansible.
• Experience in developing a DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline completely using open source tools.
• Experience with SCM tools like Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket and their ability to integrated with CI/CD pipelines by using webhooks, actions, etc.
• Experience with implementing different phases of CI/CD like secret scanning, SAST, SCA, DAST, Infrastructure as code, compliance as code, vulnerability management.
• Entrepreneurial approach to solving security problems with consultative skills
• Optimizing the pipeline to produce the best results and ability to plan a maturity model for the DevSecOps program.
• Understanding of web-based application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python or PowerShell or Java or Perl etc.).

To qualify for the role, you must have

• BE/ B.Tech/ MCA.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in penetration testing which may include at least three of the following: internet, intranet, web application penetration tests, wireless, social engineering, physical and Red Team assessments.
• Certifications: Mandatory to have any one of the below certifications,
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional,
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions (AZ-400),
  • Certified DevSecOps Professional,
  • Certified DevSecOps Expert,
  • Certified DevSecOps Architect,
  • Certified DevSecOps Leader
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, UNIX, any other major operating systems.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project management skills
• Certifications: CSSLP, CISSP (preferred)

What we look for

• A candidate who can build a complete CI/CD pipeline from scratch, prepare and work around a maturity model  and optimize the pipeline to integrate the best tools according to the client requirement.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY | Building a better working world 

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.  

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