Application Security Specialist

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, in

Company Description

Entain India is the engineering and delivery powerhouse for Entain, one of the world's leading global sports and gaming groups. Established in Hyderabad in 2001, we've grown from a small tech hub into a dynamic force, delivering cutting-edge software solutions and support services that power billions of transactions for millions of users worldwide.

Our focus on quality at scale drives us to create innovative technology that supports Entain's mission to lead the change in global sports and gaming sector. At Entain India, we make the impossible possible, together.

Job Description

The Application Security Specialist responsible for conducting in-depth security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing security controls to protect applications from potential threats. This role involves analysing application code, performing security testing, and collaborating with development teams to remediate security issues and plays a key role in enhancing the security posture of applications and ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing of applications to identify potential vulnerabilities and security risks. utilise industry-standard tools and methodologies to assess the security posture of applications and provide actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Identify, prioritise, and track security vulnerabilities identified during security assessments. Work closely with development teams to facilitate the remediation of vulnerabilities in a timely manner. Monitor the effectiveness of remediation efforts and ensure that security vulnerabilities are addressed effectively.
• Manage and maintain security tools and technologies used for application security testing and monitoring. Configure, deploy, and optimise security tools such as static code analysis (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and web application firewalls (WAFs) to enhance the security posture of applications. and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Provide support during security incidents related to applications, including incident detection, analysis, and response. Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate security incidents, identify root causes.
• Promote a culture of security awareness among development teams and stakeholders through training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns. Educate colleagues on secure coding practices, threat mitigation techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of security assessments, findings, and remediation efforts. Generate regular reports and metrics on application security activities, vulnerabilities, and compliance status to stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, architects, IT operations, and security stakeholders to integrate security into the software development lifecycle. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to articulate security risks, requirements, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, optimization, and automation in application security practices. Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends in the application security landscape and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Software Development Background
• At least five years experience in a similar Information Security position
• Customer-oriented person, with the ability to educate and influence a technical audience on Application Security matters
• Fluent in relevant development languages (Java, C/C++, Perl, PHP, .NET, Python …)
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Security Test Management
  • Application Security Assessments
  • Security Assurance
  • Requirements Management
  • Knowledge of major frameworks and support libraries (SPRING, OSGI, ASP.NET, etc.)
  • Agile Development
  • Vulnerability management
  • Continues Improvements
  • Penetration Testing
  • Security Evaluation & Functional Testing
  • Application Security Testing

Additional Information

At Entain India, we offer a strong package and the support people need to make an impact. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:

• Safe home pickup and home drop.
• A regular bonus and great pension.
• 24 days annual leave.
• Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• INR 3,000 per month Communication allowance.
• Up to INR 16,000 per year in Crèche expenses (children under 3).

Equal Opportunities.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we'll support you.

We're committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.

We're an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and we do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, or any other basis.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.