Project Manager- Application Security

5 years

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a technically sound and process-driven

Project Manager

with a solid background in

Application Security, Mobile AppSec, API security, VAPT, and Penetration Testing

. This role involves managing end-to-end security assessment projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with timelines and security goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple

AppSec, Mobile, API, and VAPT

projects across various stages from initiation to closure.Collaborate with internal AppSec analysts, penetration testers, and client stakeholders to define scope, schedule, and deliverables.Maintain clear and continuous communication with clients for status updates, risk discussions, and handover plans.Translate technical findings into executive-level reports and work with dev/infra teams for remediation tracking.Ensure

quality control

and

timely delivery

of penetration test reports and risk assessments.Conduct resource planning, allocation, and effort estimation based on project requirements.Drive process improvements, define KPIs, and contribute to capability maturity initiatives.Coordinate post-assessment support including revalidation, clarifications, and retesting.Facilitate compliance alignment with

OWASP

,

NIST

,

ISO 27001

, or other relevant standards.Escalate blockers, manage project risks, and provide data for dashboards and audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.5+ years of experience in

Application Security, API Security, Mobile AppSec, and VAPT.

Strong understanding of

secure SDLC

, OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and CVSS scoring.Prior hands-on experience in penetration testing (Web/Mobile/API) is a must.Proficient with tools like

Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, MobSF, Nessus, Nmap

, etc.Demonstrated project management capability – planning, execution, reporting, and closure.Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to interface with technical and business teams.Experience with tools like

JIRA, ServiceNow, MS Project

is a plus.Certifications preferred: CEH, eJPT,

eWPTX, eMAPT, OSCP, LPT, CISM

Nice To Have

Familiarity with

DevSecOps pipelines

and CI/CD integration.Exposure to

cloud security assessments

(AWS, Azure, GCP).Experience in managing third-party security assessment vendors.Contribution to internal knowledge bases, SOPs, and team mentorship.

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