Information Security Engineer

Job description

Role- Information Security Engineer

Location- Bangalore Hybrid 2 Days Onsite

Company- InCred

Job Description

● Evaluating, Testing, and integrating security tools, standards, and associated processes as per the

security framework.

● Identify, prioritize, and track security incidents and manage related platforms such as SIEM ( Wazuh

, Blusapphire, Qualys ) , DLP ( Email and Application), EDR and other security tools

● Ability to run automated and manual scans on tools like - Burpsuite and Nessus Improving and

supporting application security tool deployments including static analysis and runtime testing tools.

● Assist in creating and managing the framework for Information Security in alignment with

industry best practices (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, OWASP top 10)

● Improve the cyber security program governance processes including cyber security risk

reporting (recommending new report formats, reporting technologies and collaborating with

team members to build-out reports/dashboards) and governance committee

● Develop of cyber security standards, including incorporating industry practices and

applicable compliance requirements

● Monitor and report compliance with cyber security standards and security rules of relevant

cyber security and regulatory privacy requirements

● Improving and supporting application security tool deployments including static analysis and runtime

testing tools.

● Create and manage process to guide development and testing teams on proactively finding

application security risks

● Improving and maintaining secure development standards.

● Supporting the application architecture/design review processes whenever application security

expertise is needed.

● Oversee and improve third-party information security risk management programs to assess

risks associated with the usage of third-parties/vendors. Assist in 3rd party security due-

diligence reviews

● Conduct periodic penetration testing services of application and Network related infrastructure.

Closure of open risks by actively following-up with stakeholders.

● Assess application, design threat models, risk, document potential risk vectors, recommend relative

controls and ensure risk is addressed

● Maintain security risk register to track the identified risks and produce metrics to report the state of

application security program and risk status.

● Additional responsibilities to this role include:

○ Recommend cybersecurity assessment methodology and support purple team exercises

when required

○ Assessing cloud security risk (AWS, Google, and Azure) and recommending appropriate

security controls

● Assist in imparting security awareness training and executing phishing simulation exercises

to employees.

● Track and report security metrics to higher management on a regular basis

● Define hardening standard for various technology and assess compliance levels

● Identify, prioritize, and track security incidents and manage related platforms such as SIEM, DLP,

EDR and other security tools

● Provide clear communication on the issue to application owners and verify the efficacy of

vulnerability remediation

● Should have ability to drive VAPT engagements end to end for Web, Mobile and Infra with Internal

stakeholders and external agencies if required

● Basic understanding of regulatory requirements of Indian Fintech ecosystem like RBI, SEBI, NSE,

BSE others

Key Areas: ISO 27001, security governance, evaluating and implementing security tools (SIEM, DLP,

endpoint protection), security reviews and assessment, preparation of security checklist, security

awareness/phishing simulation, cloud security, Application security.

Keywords in the line of priority - Information security , SOC (Security Operations centre), SIEM ,

Application security, Technical risk assessment, Cloud Security , Third party risk management, Security

reviews , Security checklist, Internal and external audits, Awareness trainings, RBI , ISO 27001, CEH,

Certifications: good to have - ISO 27001, CEH or CC ( Not Mandatory )

Experience

● Should have 3-4 years of experience in the information security domain

● Must have sound knowledge in security vulnerabilities, remediation and mitigation techniques.

● Ability to document and explain technical details in a concise & understandable manner

● Industry recognized certificates relevant to the roles such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 LA ,

CEH and CC are desired

● Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects, and problem-solving initiatives.

● Passionate about information security and update knowledge on daily basis to support the

organization

● Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Candidates must be able to explain all vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the OWASP Top 10, to

concerned stakeholders and discuss effective defensive techniques.

● Familiarity with industry standards and regulations including RBI Master directionsPCI, ISO27001,

CIS, NIST is desired.

● Good understanding of the Docker, Kubernetes, and security models

● Fair understanding of public cloud models (e.g. AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure) and their security

implications

Skills:

● Candidate should be a good team player

● Should have good interpersonal skills

● Good written communication skills including ability to develop process documentation and security

guidelines.

● Ability to apply critical thinking and logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

● Ability to maintain composure under pressure and work calmly during an emergency

● Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules

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