Associate Security Engineer Job in Pune at Perforce Software

Perforce is hiring for the role of Associate Security Engineer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Vulnerability Triage: Analyze vulnerability scan results and vulnerability reports (e.g., Arctic Wolf, Nessus, Qualys, Microsoft Defender, Security Scorecard, and BitSight) to identify potential security risks and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate alerts and potential security incidents originating from vulnerability findings, using logs, security tools, and other available resources.
• Jira Ticket Management: Create, update, and manage Jira tickets to track vulnerability remediation progress, ensuring timely resolution and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Remediation Follow-up: Follow up with system owners and development teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner. Track remediation status and verify successful implementation.
• External Vulnerability Coordination: Serve as a point of contact for externally reported vulnerabilities from security researchers, coordinating with internal engineering teams to investigate and respond appropriately.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of vulnerability findings, remediation steps, and incident investigations.
• Security Tool Support: Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of security tools, including vulnerability scanners and SIEM (Sentinel) systems.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the InfoSec team, as well as IT and development teams, to ensure a coordinated security response.

Requirements:

• Computer Science or Data Security related degree or 1-2 years of equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors (e.g., OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25).
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Arctic Wolf, Nessus, Qualys, Security Scorecard, Microsoft Defender, NMap, BurpSuite).
• Experience with Jira or other ticketing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for cybersecurity and a desire to learn and grow in the field.
• Preferred:
• Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH) or relevant experience.
• Experience with SIEM systems (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Understanding of cloud security concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).