Senior Security Specialist

Our company:

    Techvantage.ai is a next-generation technology and product engineering company at the forefront of innovation in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and autonomous intelligent systems. We build intelligent, secure, and scalable digital platforms that power the future of AI across industries.

     

    Role Overview:

    We are looking for a Senior Security Specialist with 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, and application security. You will be responsible for identifying, mitigating, and preventing threats across our technology landscape — particularly in AI-powered, data-driven environments.

    This role involves leading penetration testing efforts, managing vulnerability assessments, and implementing best-in-class security tools and practices to protect our platforms and clients.


What we are looking from an ideal candidate?

    • Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud-native and on-prem environments.
    • Conduct penetration testing (internal/external, network, application, API) and deliver clear remediation strategies.
    • Perform regular vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
    • Lead threat modeling and risk assessments across systems, services, and data pipelines.
    • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate security in SDLC and CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
    • Define and enforce security policies, incident response procedures, and access controls.
    • Monitor for security breaches and investigate security events using SIEM and forensic tools.
    • Ensure compliance with global standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA.
    • Provide guidance on secure implementation of AI/ML components and data protection strategies.

Preferred Skills:

What skills do you need?

    Requirements:

    • 8+ years of experience in information security, application security, or cybersecurity engineering.
    • Proficient in penetration testing methodologies and use of tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, OWASP ZAP, Qualys, etc.
    • Deep experience in vulnerability management, patching, and security hardening practices.
    • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, API security, and secure coding principles.
    • Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IAM, firewalls, WAFs, encryption, and endpoint security.
    • Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and DLP solutions.
    • Knowledge of DevSecOps and tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.
    • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and incident-handling capabilities.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or AWS Security Specialty.
    • Experience working on security aspects of AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, or model inferencing.
    • Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
    • Experience in secure agile product environments and threat modeling techniques.

    What We Offer:

    • A mission-critical role securing next-gen AI systems
    • Opportunity to work with an innovative and fast-paced tech company
    • High visibility and leadership opportunities in a growing security function
    • Compensation is not a constraint for the right candidate