Security Engineer - First Advantage (Bangalore/Mumbai)
full-time•Bengaluru
About this role
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Security Engineer to help secure our cloud infrastructure and applications across AWS and Azure. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software development, cloud security engineering, and automation. You will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to review architectures, implement security controls, and build automation to support secure and efficient go-live processes.
Key Responsibilities
· Security Engineering: Implement and maintain security controls in AWS and Azure environments, including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
· Architecture Review Support: Participate in software and infrastructure architecture reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.
· Automation Development: Build and maintain tools and scripts to automate go-live security reviews and integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
· Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
· Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment: Assist in conducting threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing services.
· Incident Response: Support incident response efforts by helping investigate and remediate cloud-related security issues.
· Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evolution of security standards, processes, and tooling.
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related roles.
· Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
· Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure security services.
· Expertise with infrastructure-as-code/configuration-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible, Puppet).
· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
· Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals and best practices.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· Security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
· Experience with container security (e.g., Kubernetes, EKS, AKS) and serverless architectures.
· Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., CJIS, SOC2, NIST800-53, ISO27002).
· Exposure to security frameworks like NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or CSA CCM.
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Security Engineer to help secure our cloud infrastructure and applications across AWS and Azure. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in software development, cloud security engineering, and automation. You will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to review architectures, implement security controls, and build automation to support secure and efficient go-live processes.
Key Responsibilities
· Security Engineering: Implement and maintain security controls in AWS and Azure environments, including IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
· Architecture Review Support: Participate in software and infrastructure architecture reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.
· Automation Development: Build and maintain tools and scripts to automate go-live security reviews and integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
· Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and compliance teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
· Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment: Assist in conducting threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing services.
· Incident Response: Support incident response efforts by helping investigate and remediate cloud-related security issues.
· Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evolution of security standards, processes, and tooling.
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related roles.
· Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
· Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure security services.
· Expertise with infrastructure-as-code/configuration-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible, Puppet).
· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
· Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals and best practices.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· Security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
· Experience with container security (e.g., Kubernetes, EKS, AKS) and serverless architectures.
· Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., CJIS, SOC2, NIST800-53, ISO27002).
· Exposure to security frameworks like NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or CSA CCM.
United States Equal Opportunity Employment:
First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.
What you'll do
- The Security Engineer will implement and maintain security controls in AWS and Azure environments, participate in architecture reviews, and build automation for security processes. They will also assist in threat modeling, incident response, and contribute to the evolution of security standards.
About First Advantage
First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by its proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, digital identity solutions, and verification services. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, modernizing hiring and onboarding on a global scale. For more information, please visit our website at https://fadv.com/.
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