Security Researcher

A BIT ABOUT US

Appknox is one of the top Mobile Application security companies recognized by Gartner and G2. A profitable B2B SaaS startup headquartered in Singapore & working from Bengaluru.

The primary goal of Appknox is to help businesses and mobile developers secure their mobile applications with a focus on delivery speed and high-quality security audits.

Appknox has helped secure mobile apps at Fortune 500 companies with Major brands spread across regions like India, South-East Asia, Middle-East, US, and expanding rapidly. We have secured 300+ Enterprises globally.

We are a 30+ incredibly passionate team working to make an impact and help some of the biggest companies globally. We work in a highly collaborative, very fast-paced work environment. If you have what it takes to be part of the team, we are excited, and let’s speak further.

The Opportunity

To join the security team engaging with multiple clients, helping them with end-to-end security audits, also researching new topics and vulnerabilities to be added to the scanner, present research at conferences.

What An Ideal Candidate Would Look Like: 

• Anyone pursuing their graduation or post-graduation related to IT security 
• Skills - Application Penetration Testing, 
• Knowledge or experience of IoT testing, and source code audits are plus points
• Responsibilities: Engage with clients for scoping call, perform security audits, and remediation call with clients to patch the issues

Minimum Requirements

• Must be comfortable with tools like burp suite, nmap, sqlmap, r2 etc
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong grasp of fundamentals of information security
• Strong Grasp of Web, API and mobile Pen-Testing
• Self-taught learner willing to read and keep up-to-date on technological changes and how they could be used
• Can accurately define an issue and create detailed Proof-of-concept and write-up of the findings.
• Provide appropriate remediation and mitigations of the identified vulnerabilities.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. Security knowledge in this domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Security assessment of web and mobile applications.
• Understand and explain the results with impact on business and compliance status
• Continuously learning and training on latest tools and techniques

Personality traits we really admire

• A confident and dynamic working persona, which can bring fun to the team, and a sense of humor, is an added advantage.
• Great attitude to ask questions, learn and suggest process improvements.
• Has attention to details and helps identify edge cases.
• Highly motivated and coming up with fresh ideas and perspectives to help us move towards our goals faster.
• Follow timelines and absolute commitment to deadlines.

Interview Process 

• Round 1 CTF Round - Profile and skill Evaluation
• Round 2 - Technical Interview with security team member
• Round 3 - Technical Interview with the Team Lead
• Round 4 - HR Round

 Why Join Us

• Great Stipend& PPO: We keep up with the market standards & provide stipend/pay packages considering updated standards. Also as Appknox continues to grow, you’ll have a great opportunity to earn more & grow with us. Moreover, we also PPO for our top interns.
• Freedom & Responsibility: If you are a person who enjoys challenging work & pushing your boundaries, then this is the right place for you. We appreciate new ideas & ownership as well as flexibility with working hours.
• Holistic Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and take a much more holistic approach to train and develop our assets: the employees. We shall also support you all on that journey of yours.
• Transparency: Being a part of a start-up is an amazing experience, one of the reasons being open communication & transparency at multiple levels. Working with Appknox will give you the opportunity to experience it all first-hand.

Position : India Practice Head We are seeking an experience and Dynamic individual to lead our Cyber Security services in India. As India Practice Head you will be responsible for driving business growth, managing client relationships, and delivering exceptional cyber security services to our clients. 

You will work closely with leadership team

to develop and execute the strategic plan for the India Practice. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the Cyber security services practice in India including business development, client relationships management, service delivery and offshore business execution coming from US 
• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the India practice in alignment with the global cybersecurity services strategy.  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.  
• Drive business growth through the development of new services offerings, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.  
• Manage and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure quality service delivery.  
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in India.  

Requirements:  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.  
• At least 15 years of experience in cybersecurity services, with a proven track record of successful business development and client relationship management.  
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS, CERT-In 
• Experience in managing Departments and mentoring a team of cybersecurity professionals.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.  
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of building and leading high-performance teams. Experience in managing cyber security services for mid-enterprises. 
• Ability to research and evaluate potential solutions to determine suitability for the organization’s needs. Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Keep up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies. 
• If you are a driven and experienced cybersecurity professional with a passion for leading and growing a practice, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

• OWASP Secure Code review,• Basic programing knowledge in any programming language and knowledge on secure development practices.
• OWASP TOP 10 vulnerabilities and their mitigations
• Hands on experience in Web Application Security Testing tools (SAST & DAST) and Penetration testing tools such as HP Fortify, Checkmarx, Acunetix, Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit., Qualys Guard, Kali Linux , etc.
• Understand/modify exploit code and find logical security flaws in applications
• Should have knowledge and experience on Network Security, Application Security, Internet Security, attack vectors.
• To carry out technical vulnerability assessments, identify potential vulnerabilities and provide recommended controls and support to mitigate them.

• Document technical and functional specifications
• Perform unit testing of objects/ solutions created
• Perform configuration, integration, and personalizations in Oracle HCM EBS/Cloud
• Work in a functional and technical capacity and analyze business requirements, design, develop and deploy solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Explore & investigate the client's pain areas, extend the scope, and keep the client satisfied

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 to 10 years of experience as an Oracle HCM Techno-Functional Consultant
• 30% Functional and 70% Technical
• Strong experience in core HR, Payroll, Fast Formula, OTL and SSHR
• Should have expertise in Oracle HCM Cloud advanced tools such as HCM Extracts, HDL, PBL, BI Publisher, OTBI, Application Security, Page Composer, Page Configurator, REST APIs, SOAP, Webservices
• Able to provide strong leadership to develop best practices for effective Techno functional support for the enterprise business process area
• Good communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of the business process and capability to understand business requirements.

• Python with Powershell (who worked in Security related product Development(First Pref)/Networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the design, implementation, and deployment of successful software applications in support of our Threat management platforms.
• Developing backend components to enhance performance and receptiveness, server-side logic, and highly responsive web applications.
• Performance tuning and automation of application.
• Enhancing the functionalities of current software systems.
• Understand system interdependencies and limitations.
• Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straightforward solutions.
• Rightly estimate the task and take ownership of building production-ready software solutions.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement features based on business rules and visual design.

Minimum qualification & experience

• Engineering graduate.
• 4 years of demonstrated professional experience in delivering and operating large-scale applications.
• Strong software development skills in python including python frameworks like Django, Flask, etc.
• Experience with software development, Web frameworks and database technologies, e.g., REST APIs, and automated scripts.
• Experience with current development technologies, methodologies and workflows including CI/CD, Docker, Git, and Jenkins preferred.
• Experience with microservice development and dockerized application development is a PLUS.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentals.
• Working familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP) and standard network architectures.
• Working familiarity with basic Linux administration.
• https://ind01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcybersecurityguide.org%2Fcareers%2F&;data=05%7C01%7Cmadhvi.1%40neweraindia.com%7C71e5f8231a514be638bf08da656eee89%7Cc04e2addbf474beabf38e722114ec31f%7C0%7C0%7C637933824369629597%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ezbPi2xWTVZVsmDSzinf6eC37Mr6zWQpfivsSWa1A0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Experience in the cybersecurity field especially with threat intelligence or security orchestration is a plus.

This profile will include following responsibilities:

- Perform Web Application Security Testing

- Scan Network for Security Vulnerabilities

- Create detailed security report

- Research on Open source security tools & new security topics

Requirements:

• Overall experience in the field of Information risk and security related initiatives/ projects.
• Experience in the areas of Infrastructure Security Audit, IT Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, Web Application Security, Network Security Review, Network Architecture Review, Mobile Application Security Testing, Configuration Review, Source Code Review, Wireless Pentest, Process Review etc.
• Ability to understand business concepts and integrate business risk elements into security operations.
• Experience in conducting VAPT.
• Experience with web application vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., IBM AppScan, HP Web inspect, Acunetix, NTO Spider, BurpSuite Pro).
• Strong ethics and understanding of ethics in business and information security.
• Should have exposure to Code review, Network VA/PT and App VA/PT work.
• Understanding and familiarity with common code review methods and standards.
• Experience with code scanning toolsets such as Fortify and Ounce.
• Understanding of HTTP and web programming.
• Knowledge of OWASP tools and methodologies, common security requirements within ASP.NET application, standard SDLC practices.
• Knowledge of Network Security technology in areas of Firewall, IPS, VPN, Gateway security solutions (proxy, web filtering).
• In-depth understanding on Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE)/ Cert advisory database.