Principal Application Security Consultant Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc.

5.0 - 9.0 years

0 Lacs

hyderabad, telangana

On-site

As a Principal Application Security Engineer at Prudent Technologies and Consulting, you will be responsible for leading the web application penetration testing services. Your role will involve mentoring junior security consultants, delivering high-value security assessments to global clients, and advancing the offensive security capabilities of the organization. You will serve as a technical leader within the offensive security practice, focusing on web application penetration testing methodologies. Your responsibilities will include leading complex security engagements, providing expertise to clients and internal teams, mentoring junior consultants, and contributing to service offerings development. This position requires a deep understanding of application security principles, hands-on testing experience, and strong communication skills to convey technical findings effectively. Your key responsibilities will include leading web application penetration testing engagements for enterprise clients, acting as the principal security advisor, developing and enhancing application security testing methodologies, conducting advanced manual testing, performing threat modeling sessions, leading code reviews, creating technical reports, mentoring junior consultants, collaborating with sales teams, and contributing to research initiatives. The ideal candidate for this role should have 5-8+ years of experience in application security with a focus on web application penetration testing. Proficiency in using tools like Burp Suite Professional, DAST scanners, and exploitation frameworks is required. Candidates should also possess expertise in secure coding practices, vulnerability patterns, and remediation strategies across various programming languages and frameworks. Strong technical writing skills, relationship-building abilities with clients, and experience in mentoring security professionals are essential qualifications. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity, advanced security certifications like OSWE, and experience in developing custom tools or scripts for penetration testing automation. Prior software development experience, contributions to the security community, knowledge of mobile application security testing, cloud security architecture, and AI/ML system security evaluation are also beneficial. Education requirements include direct work experience in application penetration testing assessments and a bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field. Advanced security certifications are a plus for this role.,

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