Cybersecurity Engineer
Parspec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangalore • India
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About the role
- Design and implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures, policies, guidelines, and processes for all applications, services, and cloud infrastructure components (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Develop and maintain policies that incorporate early detection of security issues while adhering to industry best practices in cybersecurity.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure secure DevOps practices are followed (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA).
- Lead initiatives to foster a culture of secure coding by conducting training sessions on topics such as OWASP Top 10 Web and OWASP Top 10 AI.
- Build Parspec’s internal penetration testing function from the ground up by defining its scope and partnering with the engineering team for remediation efforts.
- Conduct regular manual security assessments and vulnerability scans for web applications, APIs, and cloud environments.
- Act as Incident Commander during security incidents by rallying team members to contain and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitor and analyze security events to provide timely responses and mitigation strategies.
- Assist with compliance efforts such as SOC2 audits and ensure adherence to relevant frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Collaborate on external engagements for cybersecurity projects while maintaining alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM systems, endpoint protection solutions, and vulnerability management tools.
- Partner with development and DevOps teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 4–5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on web applications, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS/GCP), and API integrations.
- Proven experience securing at least one major cloud environment (AWS or GCP).
- Strong understanding of web application security (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or CIS Controls.
- Experience implementing tools like WAFs, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, SIEM solutions, endpoint protection tools, or vulnerability scanners.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM (or equivalent).
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits, including family insurance coverage, free health teleconsultations, and learning/upskilling budgets
- Equity in the company
- Flexible hours and a hybrid work setup
- Unlimited PTO
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company transforming a large market
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecuritysecure codingweb application securitycloud infrastructurescripting languagesvulnerability managementsecurity assessmentsincident responseDevOps security practicespenetration testing
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershiptrainingcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingorganizational skillsteamworkadaptabilityinitiative
Certifications
CISSPCEHCISMISO 27001NISTGDPRCIS Controls