Specialist, Application Security

Pearson
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📍 Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaFull time

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Job Title: Specialist, Application Security 

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Security Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will play a critical part in securing our applications by embedding security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), identifying vulnerabilities, and enabling development teams to build secure, resilient systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform secure code reviews, dependency analysis (SCA), and dynamic security testing (DAST) across a range of applications.
  • Conduct manual security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Integrate security best practices into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design and implement secure-by-design applications.
  • Design and implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Drive adoption of modern application security practices and frameworks.
  • Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
  • Deliver secure coding training sessions and awareness programs for developers.
  • Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.

Qualifications & Skills

  • 4+ years of combined experience in software development, cybersecurity, and application security.
  • Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
  • Strong knowledge of secure SDLC practices and CI/CD security integration.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
  • Understanding of AI technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic systems.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (OWASP Top 10, NIST, CIS).
  • Strong grasp of cryptography, authentication, and authorization protocols.
  • Experience in threat modeling (experience with commercial tools is a plus).
  • Familiarity with cloud and container security (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Industry certifications such as:
    • OSCP / OSWE
    • GWAPT / eWPT
    • CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH (with application security focus)

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This Specialist, Application Security position at Pearson was posted on Jul 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Specialist, Application Security
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