Anchanto Technology/Software

AWS & Application Security Engineer

Pune, India In person Full-time

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Pune,India

Job Role Pointers

  • Conduct security assessments, VAPT, and penetration testing of web applications, mobile applications, AWS infrastructure, and networks.
  • Perform security reviews of AWS accounts, VPCs, EC2 instances, EKS clusters, RDS databases, S3 buckets, Load Balancers, and serverless services.
  • Implement and manage AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, Inspector, CloudTrail, WAF, Shield, and IAM.
  • Conduct regular cloud security posture assessments and identify misconfigurations against AWS security best practices and CIS benchmarks.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps, and drive remediation efforts.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation for server provisioning, configuration management, security hardening, patch management, and compliance enforcement.
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for automating security controls, vulnerability remediation, user access management, and AWS infrastructure deployments.
  • Perform and support internal/external security audits and compliance assessments.
  • Prepare security test cases, audit checklists, VAPT reports, and risk assessment reports.
  • Coordinate with engineering and infrastructure teams to remediate findings within defined timelines.
  • Implement OWASP security best practices and support secure SDLC initiatives.
  • Perform Linux server hardening and infrastructure security reviews.
  • Support firewall, network security, cloud security monitoring, and incident response activities.

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience in AWS Security, Application Security, and VAPT.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, CloudTrail, Config, WAF, Shield, Secrets Manager, and KMS.
  • Experience securing containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Expertise with tools such as Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Qualys, Acunetix, Netsparker, Metasploit, WebInspect, and Nmap.
  • Experience with OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and cloud security controls.
  • Good understanding of Linux administration, server hardening, and network security.
  • Experience participating in at least two security audits, with one conducted in the last 12 months.
  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred

Experience in SaaS, e-commerce, or product-based organizations.

Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Benefits

Why Join Anchanto

  • At Anchanto, we believe in creating an environment where people can build meaningful careers, continuously develop their capabilities and gain exposure to a truly global business.
  • Global Exposure: Work with diverse teams, customers and stakeholders across international markets and gain experience in a global B2B SaaS environment.
  • Learning & Development: We invest in our people through sponsored learning, certifications and development opportunities aligned with your professional growth.
  • International & Onsite Opportunities: Client-facing roles may offer opportunities to travel and work onsite with customers across our global markets.
  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage to support you & Your Family's health and well-being.
  • Comprehensive Leave Benefits: Maternity, Paternity, Marriage and Bereavement leave, along with Comp Off and flexibility to support important personal commitments.
  • Recognition for Long-Term Contribution: Tenured employees are eligible for additional monetary benefits, extra paid leave and company-sponsored paid vacations as part of our commitment to recognizing long-term contribution.
  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: A supportive and flexible work environment that enables employees to manage professional responsibilities alongside personal priorities.
  • Meaningful Career Growth: Take ownership of challenging, high-impact work and contribute to products and solutions that serve global brands, retailers and logistics businesses.

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