Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Wissen Technology is hiring for Lead Cyber Security Engineer

ABOUT WISSEN TECHNOLOGY

At Wissen Technology, we deliver niche, custom-built products that solve complex business challenges across industries worldwide. Founded in 2015, our core philosophy is built around a strong product engineering mindset ensuring every solution is architected and delivered right the first time. Today, Wissen Technology has a global footprint with 2000+ employees across offices in the US, UK, UAE, India, and Australia. Our commitment to excellence translates into delivering 2X impact compared to traditional service providers. How do we achieve this? Through a combination of deep domain knowledge, cutting-edge technology expertise, and a relentless focus on quality. We don't just meet expectations-we exceed them by ensuring faster time-to-market, reduced rework, and greater alignment with client objectives. We have a proven track record of building mission-critical systems across industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and more. Wissen stands apart through its unique delivery models. Our outcome-based projects ensure predictable costs and timelines, while our agile pods provide clients the flexibility to adapt to their evolving business needs. Wissen leverages its thought leadership and technology prowess to drive superior business outcomes. Our success is powered by top-tier talent. Our mission is clear: to be the partner of choice for building world-class custom products that deliver exceptional impact-the first time, every time.

JOB SUMMARY

Wissen Technology is hiring a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to drive advanced security testing, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and security assurance initiatives across enterprise applications, networks, cloud platforms, and infrastructure. The role is responsible for leading end-to-end security assessments, mentoring engineers, partnering with stakeholders, and ensuring secure product development and operational resilience across critical business systems.

EXPERIENCE, LOCATION, MODE OF WORK

Experience: 8-14 years

Location: Bangalore

Mode of Work: Hybrid

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

• Penetration Testing (8+ years performing application, network, and infrastructure assessments)
  
  

• Vulnerability Assessments using tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Qualys, and Nmap
  
  

• Security Incident Response and root cause analysis for enterprise environments
  
  

• Threat Modeling and secure design reviews across SDLC
  
  

• Cyber Threat Intelligence and attack surface analysis
  
  

• Risk Analysis and remediation validation for critical vulnerabilities
  
  

• Compliance Risk Management aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, and regulatory standards
  
  

• CISSP, CISA, GSEC, Security+, or GCIH certification
  
  

Optional Skills (Good to Have)

• Cloud security assessment across AWS, Azure, or GCP
  
  

• Red Team exercises and adversary simulation
  
  

• DevSecOps integration and CI/CD security testing
  
  

• SAST/DAST tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, or Fortify
  
  

• Security automation and scripting using Python or PowerShell
  
  

Professional Attributes & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  
  

• Leadership: Experience mentoring security engineers and leading assessment engagements
  
  

• Ownership: Ability to independently manage end-to-end security testing programs
  
  

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and business stakeholders
  
  

• Collaboration: Experience partnering with Engineering, Architecture, DevOps, and Risk teams
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex penetration tests and security assessments across applications, infrastructure, and networks
  
  

• Develop comprehensive security test plans, methodologies, and reporting standards
  
  

• Collaborate with development teams to embed security testing into SDLC processes
  
  

• Analyze security incidents and provide actionable remediation recommendations
  
  

• Validate remediation effectiveness through retesting and risk verification
  
  

• Review system architectures and identify design-level security weaknesses
  
  

• Mentor junior security engineers and review assessment deliverables
  
  

• Track emerging cyber threats and improve organizational security posture
  
  

Wissen Sites

• Website: www.wissen.com
  
  

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wissen-technology
  
  

• Wissen Leadership: https://www.wissen.com/company/leadership-team/
  
  

• Wissen Live: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wissen-technology/posts/feedView=All
  
  

• Wissen Thought Leadership: https://www.wissen.com/articles/