Security Center Ops Sr. Specialist_API_Remediation

Req ID: 394218

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We are currently seeking a Security Center Ops Sr. Specialist_API_Remediation to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

Application Security Analyst Job Summary The Application Security Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's Application Security Program by identifying, assessing, tracking, and coordinating remediation of security vulnerabilities and technical issues within applications, APIs, and supporting platforms. The role works closely with development teams, OEM vendors, security teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure applications comply with organizational security requirements and industry best practices.The analyst will coordinate with OEM vendors to resolve security-related bugs, software defects, and technical issues, enforce security policies defined by the Account Security Team, and generate security and operational reports to support governance, risk management, and compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Application Security Assessment & Remediation Review application security findings from SAST, DAST, SCA, API security, and penetration testing activities. Track application security vulnerabilities through the remediation lifecycle until closure. Coordinate with development, infrastructure, cloud, and application support teams to implement remediation recommendations. Validate remediation activities and perform retesting where applicable. Support secure application deployment and release processes.  OEM Vendor Coordination Coordinate with OEM vendors and third-party software providers to resolve security vulnerabilities, software bugs, patching issues, and technical defects affecting business applications. Review vendor security advisories and assess application impact. Track vendor remediation timelines and escalate critical security issues when necessary. Participate in technical discussions with OEM support teams regarding application security concerns. Ensure vendor-provided fixes are properly tested and implemented.  Security Policy Enforcement Enforce application security policies, standards, and secure coding requirements as requested by the Account Security Team. Support implementation of security controls throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Verify compliance with secure coding standards such as OWASP Top 10, CWE, and organizational security baselines. Monitor application compliance with established security requirements. Support risk exception and remediation governance processes.  Security Testing & Validation Support and coordinate:  Static Application Security Testing (SAST)  Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)  Software Composition Analysis (SCA)  API Security Assessments  Penetration Testing activities  Analyze findings and prioritize remediation activities based on risk and business impact.  Review security testing results and provide remediation guidance to development teams.   Reporting & Metrics Generate security and operational reports mutually agreed with the Account Security Team.  Produce dashboards and metrics related to:  Open application vulnerabilities  Critical and high-risk findings  Remediation SLA compliance  Application security testing coverage  Secure SDLC compliance  Present application security posture and remediation status to stakeholders and management.   Security Governance & Compliance Support compliance initiatives involving:  OWASP ASVS OWASP Top 10 PCI DSS NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) ISO 27001 SOC Controls Assist with internal and external audits related to application security. Maintain application security documentation, risk registers, and remediation tracking records.  Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve application security processes and controls. Recommend enhancements to security testing methodologies and tooling. Assist in integrating security requirements into DevSecOps pipelines. Support Application Security Program maturity initiatives. Contribute to development of secure coding awareness and training materials.  Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.  Experience Mid-Level Analyst 3–5 years of experience in Application Security, Security Operations, Software Development, Vulnerability Management, or related cybersecurity functions.  Senior Analyst 5–8 years of experience supporting enterprise application security programs.  Technical Skills Application Security Tools Experience with one or more: SAST Checkmarx Fortify Veracode SonarQube  DAST Burp Suite OWASP ZAP Acunetix  SCA Snyk Black Duck Mend (WhiteSource)  API Security Postman Security Testing Burp Suite API Testing Salt Security  Security Knowledge OWASP Top 10 CWE/SANS Top 25 Secure SDLC DevSecOps Threat Modeling Secure Coding Practices  Platforms Web Applications APIs Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure) Containers and Kubernetes CI/CD Pipelines  Preferred Certifications CompTIA Security+ CSSLP GWAPT GWEB CEH CISSP Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) AWS Security Specialty Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)  Desired Competencies Strong application security assessment skills Ability to work effectively with development teams Vendor management and coordination experience Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong reporting and documentation capabilities Risk-based decision-making and prioritization Analytical problem-solving mindset  Sample Day-to-Day Activities Review application security scan findings. Coordinate remediation with development teams and OEM vendors. Validate security fixes and perform retesting. Track remediation SLA compliance. Enforce application security standards and policies. Generate weekly and monthly application security reports. Participate in vulnerability review meetings. Support secure SDLC and DevSecOps initiatives.  Assist with audit and compliance activities.   Interview Questions for This Role Application Security What is the difference between SAST, DAST, and SCA?  How would you prioritize application security vulnerabilities?  Explain the OWASP Top 10 and its importance.   OEM Coordination Describe a situation where you worked with a vendor to resolve a security issue.  How would you handle a critical vulnerability when a vendor patch is unavailable?   Security Governance How do you enforce secure coding policies across development teams?  What would you do if an application owner refuses to remediate a critical vulnerability?   Technical How do you validate that a security finding has been fixed?  What are common API security risks?  How would you secure a CI/CD pipeline?   Reporting & Metrics What application security KPIs would you track?  How would you present application security risk to leadership?  This JD aligns well with an Application Security Analyst (L2–L3) role responsible for coordinating remediation activities, managing OEM engagements, enforcing application security policies, supporting secure SDLC practices, and providing governance reporting within an enterprise security environment. 

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