Application Security Engineer

As a Product Security Analyst at KKR, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures across various applications. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting application security assessments and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities and security issues. - Working closely with the software development team to ensure secure coding practices are implemented throughout the application development lifecycle. - Designing and implementing security solutions to protect applications from potential threats. - Providing guidance and recommendations on application security best practices. - Maintaining knowledge of the latest security trends, threats, and countermeasures. - Participating in incident response and handling activities related to application security incidents. - Conducting security awareness and training sessions for the development team. - Developing and maintaining application security standards, policies, and procedures. - Reporting and documenting security findings and remediation activities. - Integrating security tools and practices into the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. Qualifications required for this role include: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - At least 5 years of proven experience as an Application Security Engineer or similar role. - Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and secure coding practices. - Proficiency in conducting security assessments and penetration tests. - Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network access control (NAC). - Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to application security. - Experience with cloud security and DevSecOps practices. - Familiarity with OWASP Top Ten and other security frameworks. - Team-player with excellent collaborative skills. - Ability to work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines, and solve problems requiring creativity and drive. - Self-motivated individual with a sense of pride in accomplishments. - Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly, business-friendly, and technical language. - Strategic self-starter with an innovative mindset and outstanding attention to detail. Please note that this is a full-time position located at the Gurugram office with a 4-day in-office and 1-day flexible work arrangement.,