Application Security Specialist

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About Us: Birlasoft, a global leader at the forefront of Cloud, AI, and Digital technologies, seamlessly blends domain expertise with enterprise solutions. The company’s consultative and design-thinking approach empowers societies worldwide, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of businesses. As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 12,000+ professionals, is committed to continuing the Group’s 170-year heritage of building sustainable communities. Job Title: Application Security Specialist – Rapid7 Insight AppSe cLocation: Any Birlasoft Locatio nDepartment: Cybersecurity - Application Securit y Role Overvie w,We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriente d Application Security Speciali st with hands-on experience i n Rapid7 InsightAppS ec. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing, and optimizing application security testing processes, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and supporting SOC and client engagements including RFP preparatio n. Key Responsibiliti es,InsightAppSec Implementation & Managem entDeploy and configu re Rapid7 InsightApp Sec for dynamic application security testing (DAS T).Manage scan configurations, schedules, and policies for web applications and AP Is.Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation with development tea ms.Integrate InsightAppSec wi th CI/CD pipeli nes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) to enable DevSecOps practic es.Automate vulnerability reporting and ticketing through integrations with tools li ke J IR A, Service Now, or Sl a ck.Collaborate wi th SOC te ams to correlate application vulnerabilities with threat intelligence and incident respon se.Provide support for security incidents involving web applications and AP Is.Prepare and prese nt R FPs, technical proposals, and solution architectures for application securi ty.Conduct client workshops, demos, and PoCs to showcase InsightAppSec capabiliti es.Translate technical findings into business-impact narratives for stakeholde rs.Stay updated on AppSec tre nds and evaluate complementary tools such as Burp Su it e, OWASP ZA P, Verac ode, or Checkm a rx.Recommend improvements to the organization’s application security postu re. Required Skills & Qualificat ions5-8 years of experience in Application Secu rity, with at least 4 years us ing Rapid7 InsightAp p Sec.Strong understanding of OWASP To p 10, DAST, and SDLC security best pract i ces.Experience with scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and report ing.Familiarity w ith DevOps t oo ls, API secu rity, and cloud-native applicat i ons.Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing ro les. Preferred Certificat ions:Rapid7 Certified Specialist – InsightAppSec (if avail able )O SCP, GWAPT , or CSSLPCompTIA Secu ri ty+ , CEH, or equiv alent Show more Show less