Application Security Manager

As an experienced Application Security Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading our security initiatives to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems and data. Your responsibilities will involve integrating security tools, standards, and processes into the product life cycle (PLC), training developers and QA personnel on security knowledge, supporting application security tool deployments, and managing periodic penetration testing exercises. You will be tasked with creating, integrating, and managing threat modeling processes/practices, following SSDLC and application framework, as well as managing secure configuration/hardening guidelines and compliance. Additionally, you will need to create and manage application security KPIs, KRIs compliance reports, and dashboards. Your role will also require hands-on experience with tools and processes related to SAST, DAST, API Security, and Threat Modelling. Furthermore, you will oversee Infosec functions by coordinating with various stakeholders such as the App Team, Vendors, Auditors, and Regulators. It is essential to have knowledge of best practices like OWASP, Microsoft SDL, SANS, NIST, as well as experience with cloud environments (AWS) and WAF (Imperva, Akamai). Knowledge of Network and Data Security is considered a plus. In terms of qualifications and experience, we are looking for candidates with 8-10 years of hands-on experience in application security. A strong understanding of application security best practices, frameworks, and security technologies is required. Proven experience in managing VA, PT, Code review, SAST, DAST, SSDLC, Threat Modelling, and Audit processes is essential. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards, such as RBI and SEBI, is beneficial. Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills are important for this role. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required, while a Master's degree or relevant certifications are preferred.,