# Application Security Executive

> Weekday AI · Pune, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-13

**Salary:** INR 500,000–1,300,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of Weekday’s clients  
Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 1300000 (ie INR 5 - 13 LPA)**

  
Min Experience: 3+ years  
Location: Pune  
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented **Application Security Executive** with 3–6 years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, and information risk management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying application-level vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, conducting security assessments, and ensuring that applications comply with organizational security policies and industry best practices.

The candidate should have a strong understanding of secure software development, vulnerability management, application testing, and risk mitigation. Experience in the **mutual funds or asset management industry** will be an added advantage, particularly for candidates familiar with financial applications, investment platforms, and systems that handle sensitive financial and customer information.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

### 1\. Application Security Management

-   Assess the security of web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and internal business systems.
-   Identify, analyze, and prioritize security vulnerabilities using appropriate assessment methodologies.
-   Conduct or coordinate application security testing, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).
-   Review application architecture and design to identify potential security weaknesses.
-   Ensure applications follow secure coding practices and established security standards.

### 2\. Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Mitigation

-   Perform regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate penetration testing activities.
-   Track identified vulnerabilities and collaborate with development and technology teams to ensure timely remediation.
-   Evaluate security risks based on severity, exploitability, and business impact.
-   Maintain vulnerability registers, assessment reports, and remediation documentation.
-   Support root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures to reduce recurring security issues.

### 3\. Cybersecurity Compliance and Governance

-   Implement and monitor application security policies, procedures, and controls.
-   Support compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulations, internal standards, and industry frameworks.
-   Assist with security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
-   Maintain evidence and documentation required for internal and external audits.
-   Promote security awareness and encourage the adoption of security-by-design principles across technology teams.

### 4\. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

-   Work closely with software developers, IT operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams.
-   Provide actionable recommendations to address application security findings.
-   Participate in security reviews during application development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
-   Communicate security risks, remediation priorities, and assessment outcomes to relevant stakeholders.

Must-Have Skills

-   Strong knowledge of **Application Security and Cybersecurity** principles.
-   Experience in application vulnerability assessment and remediation.
-   Understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and common web application vulnerabilities.
-   Familiarity with security testing tools, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing concepts.
-   Knowledge of authentication, authorization, encryption, API security, and access controls.
-   Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

-   Exposure to **mutual funds, asset management, investment platforms, or financial services technology**.
-   Understanding of financial data protection, regulatory compliance, and information security risk management.
-   Familiarity with cloud security, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and security automation.
-   Relevant certifications such as CEH, Security+, CSSLP, or other recognized cybersecurity qualifications.

## Apply

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