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Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Persistent

4 - 9 years

19 - 32 Lacs

pune

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web application security application security penetration testing

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Job Description

About Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer with a primary focus on penetration testing and offensive security to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ethical hacking across networks, cloud infrastructure, web and mobile applications. You will be responsible for proactively identifying, exploiting, and reporting security vulnerabilities to protect our systems and data from evolving threats. This is a key role that requires a proactive, adversarial mindset, strong technical expertise, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Role: Security Engineer
Location: All Persistent Office
Experience: 4 to 10 years
Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Penetration Testing:
Define test suites for pen testing, red teaming and conduct comprehensive black-box and white-box penetration tests against our web applications, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure to identify and validate security weaknesses.
Web Application Security:
Conduct security assessments and pen tests for web applications, including an understanding of common vulnerabilities beyond the OWASP Top 10.
Mobile Application Security:
Conduct security assessments, penetration tests and code reviews for iOS and Android mobile applications.
Cloud & Network Security:
Conduct pen tests on cloud assets, validate vulnerabilities reported by tools including CNAPP, threat monitoring tools and simulate real-world attacks on our cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and internal networks to test the effectiveness of existing security controls.
Vulnerability Management:
Perform continuous vulnerability scanning, manage the vulnerability lifecycle
Incident Response:
Support the incident response team by providing technical analysis of attack vectors, root cause analysis during incidents and threat intelligence derived from penetration tests.
Collaboration:
Work closely with development, DevOps and infrastructure teams to provide clear, actionable recommendations for remediation and help build more secure systems.
Tooling:
Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools to automate testing and analysis.
Reporting:
Create detailed, high-quality technical and executive-level reports that clearly articulate findings, risks, and recommendations.

Expertise You'll Bring:

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4-6 years of professional experience in information security, with a strong focus on offensive security.
Proven hands-on experience in conducting penetration tests for web applications, networks, cloud infrastructure, and mobile applications.
Deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10, common attack vectors, and exploitation techniques.
Good knowledge of AWS/Azure and DevSecOps processes and security best practices. Proficiency with penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Relevant security certifications such as
OSCP, CEH
.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool development.
Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS etc.) and attacking containerized environments.
Knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals, their security and agent development
Knowledge of common security compliance frameworks (e.g., PCIDSS, ISO 27001, NIST).

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent -

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

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Security Engineer

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Skills Required

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Job Description

About Position:

Role: Security Engineer

Location: All Persistent Office

Experience: 4 to 10 years

Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Penetration Testing:

Web Application Security:

Mobile Application Security:

Cloud & Network Security:

Vulnerability Management:

Incident Response:

Collaboration:

Tooling: