CYBERApplication Security Specialist

Position Description:

Company Profile:
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Job Title: CYBERApplication Security Specialist
Position: CYBERApplication Security Specialist

Experience: 6 8 Years

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Chennai

Position ID: J1125-1951

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Application Security Specialist with 57 years of hands-on experience in secure software development practices application security assessments and security testing coordination. The role will serve as an L2 Project Manager (PM) responsible for ensuring security is embedded across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) coordinating with development DevOps QA SOC and product teams to identify track and remediate vulnerabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Secure Development
Embed security practices within SDLC across all application teams.
Review application designs architectures and code to ensure compliance with secure coding standards.
Guide development teams on OWASP S-SDLC threat modeling and secure design patterns.
Manage secure code review activities (automated and manual).
Security Testing Coordination
Coordinate end-to-end application security testing (DAST SAST IAST SCA penetration testing).
Work closely with internal security teams and external vendors to schedule and execute tests.
Track vulnerabilities from discovery to closure ensuring timely remediation.
Validate fixes and retest in collaboration with QA teams.
Governance Risk & Compliance
Ensure applications meet organization and regulatory compliance requirements (ISO 27001 GDPR PCI-DSS etc.).
Maintain security documentation dashboards risk registers and assessment reports.
Conduct periodic security reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Project & Stakeholder Management
Act as the L2 PM coordinating multiple security activities across projects.
Provide security status updates risk assessments and progress reports to leadership.
Collaborate with cross-functional teamsDevelopers Architects DevOps Cloud Infra Cybersecurity & Business stakeholders.
Manage SLAs timelines and dependencies for application security initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
57 years of experience in Application Security or Secure Development roles.
Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 CWE S-SDLC Threat Modeling Secure Coding Guidelines.
Hands-on exposure to application security tools such as Veracode Checkmarx Fortify Burp Suite Nessus SonarQube ZAP etc.
Experience coordinating security testing with internal/external teams.
Strong knowledge of web mobile API microservices and cloud application security concepts.
Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines DevSecOps practices and automation.
Excellent communication stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Good to Have
Certifications such as CEH OSCP CSSLP GWAPT CCSP or similar.
Experience working with Agile/Scrum teams.
Knowledge of cloud security (Azure/AWS/GCP).
Educational Qualification
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security Engineering or a related field.

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Life at CGI:
It is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons
Come join our team one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.