Job Title

Security Testing Engineer

Company Name
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Job Type
Full-time
Qualification
B.Tech/B.E.
Experience
3 Years  -  12 Years
Vacancies
1
Salary Offered
Not Disclosed
Job Category
Location
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Job Description

Total IT experience ranging from 3 to 12 years

At least 3 years of experience in application security testing (Web/ Thick client), Infra Penetration Testing, mobile security testing and secure code review.

Perform secure code review of software applications, developed in various languages (i.e. Java, ASP, .NET, C++, C#, ?PHP etc)

Good knowledge of security technologies for secure software development such as cryptography, authentication techniques and protocols etc.

Co-ordinate with multiple Development Teams to understand application architecture, perform threat profiling, to be able to perform a comprehensive manual code review.

Should be proficient in Application Security Concepts, familiar with OWASP Top 10, SANS top 25 and other security best practices.

Basic understanding of the following protocols/technologies HTTP, SOAP/REST, SSL/TLS.

Experience in work with relational databases? like ORACLE, MS-SQL, MySQL etc.

Analyze vulnerabilities, perform an impact analysis and risk determination.

Successfully lead and execute projects, mentor and train resources with focus on enhancing their skill sets.

Should have excellent communication Written, Oral and presentation skills.

Security certifications CISSP, CEH is desirable

Experience in secure software development standards, process, techniques and tools.

Security Consulting

Tools: Proficiency in most of the tools in each category

Secure code review –Checkmarx, HPFortify, IBMAppScan Source edition.

Web application vulnerability scanning tools - IBM AppScann, HPWebInspect, Burpsuite Pro

High level programming languages :Java, C, C++, .NET

Development Knowledge – ASP.NET, ASP, PHP, J2EE, JSP

Database scanning: NGS & Scuba

Vulnerability scanning tools: Qualys, Nessus

Good to have:

Application development knowledge.

Must be fluent in using state-of-art IDEs involving Java/.net/php development. Knowledge of Eclipse is a big plus.

Conduct Network Penetration Testing and vulnerability assessment as part of Application security engagements.

Pre Sales / RFPs

Knowledge on Compliance standards ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPPA and SOX

Additional certifications like CISA, ECSA ,LPT will be an added advantage.

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Posted Date
January 16, 2023
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