Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description Cyber Security Engineer / Security Consultant

Exp- 5- 7 years

Location -Chennai -Hybrid -3 days - L1/L2 (F2F ) Please only local candidates.

Notice period -Immediate -15 days.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Engineer / Security Consultant with strong expertise in application security, network security, and cloud security. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in secure coding practices, vulnerability management, security testing coordination, and incident support. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure enterprise applications and infrastructure are secure and compliant with organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and support application, network, and cloud security controls
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate and support penetration testing activities
• Work closely with development teams to ensure secure coding practices
• Monitor and track vulnerabilities, remediation activities, and security compliance
• Support investigation and resolution of security incidents
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams on security improvements
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, audit reports, and technical reports
• Participate in security reviews during application deployment and go-live activities
• Support IAM and access governance-related activities
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors for security-related initiatives
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and automation opportunities

Primary Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Application Security
• Network Security
• Cloud Security Principles
• Hands-on experience in:
• Secure Coding Practices
• Vulnerability Management
• Penetration Testing Coordination
• Experience with:
• Security tools and scanning platforms
• Risk assessment and remediation tracking
• Security monitoring and incident handling
• Good understanding of:
• IAM (Identity & Access Management)
• Firewall and API security
• Security governance and compliance

Secondary Skills

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation abilities
• Proactive mindset with high attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Flexibility to support critical security incidents/on-call situations
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Good-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to Azure/AWS/GCP cloud security
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
• Experience with SIEM/security monitoring tools
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10
• Experience in API security and secure integrations
• Certifications like:
• CEH
• Security+
• CISSP
• AZ-500

Please share updated profile -saranya.r@quesscorp.com