Assistant Manager - Application Security

We're Hiring : Assistant Manager Application Security, IT Audit & GRC (2 Positions)

Location : Kochi, Kerala

Work Mode : On-site

Employment Type : Full-Time

Salary : Not a constraint for the right candidate

Experience : 5 to 7+ Years

We are hiring on behalf of one of India's leading retail enterprises with a strong global presence. If you're passionate about Application Security, IT Audits, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and Enterprise Security, we'd love to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Application Security Reviews (Web, APIs & Enterprise Applications)

• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

• Internal, External & Regulatory IT Audit Support

• ERP/Application Security Reviews

• User Access Reviews (UAR) & IT General Controls (ITGC)

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Secure SDLC Support

• Security Incident Investigation & Remediation Tracking

• Audit Documentation, Risk Assessments & Compliance Reporting

Must-Have Skills :

• IT Security Audits (ISO 27001 / SOC / Internal Audits)

• Application Security & Secure SDLC Fundamentals

• VAPT & Vulnerability Management

• ERP/Application Security Reviews

• User Access Governance (UAR) & ITGC

• GRC & Risk Management

• Security Tools : Burp Suite, Nessus, OWASP ZAP, Nmap or equivalent

• SIEM, Endpoint Security, IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP

• Active Directory, Windows Server, Azure / AWS / GCP

Preferred :

• Experience supporting enterprise IT security audits and compliance initiatives

• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, RBI or similar frameworks

• CEH, CISA, Security+, ISO 27001 LA/LI or equivalent certifications

• Malayalam-speaking candidates willing to build a long-term career in Kochi are preferred.